What if my application is refused?
This page explains whether you can appeal against our decision if your application for citizenship or other form of nationality is unsuccessful.
If your application is unsuccessful we will write to tell you why. Although there is no legal right of appeal or review you may write to us if you believe that our decision to refuse your application was wrong. You will need to show that our decision was not soundly based on nationality law or the current policy or procedure. These are described in the relevant guides to applicants and in any other communication you have received from us.
If you write to ask us to review our decision, you must explain why you think we have not correctly applied the law and policy in your case. We will reply and will:
- confirm that we have correctly applied the law and policy; or
- answer particular points you raised about how we applied the law and policy.
