Each year Torbay welcomes many new British Citizens into our community.

Torbay's cultural diversity is a cause for celebration and we welcome and support any resident who wishes to apply for citizenship.

The following information is a guide on how to apply for British Citizenship. It provides you with an overview of the steps you will need to follow to gain your citizenship.

Please remember that it is the Home Office and not Torbay Council who will deal with your application and make the decision on whether or not to grant British Citizenship to you.

For detailed information about applying for citizenship please see Home Office - Citizenship 

Once you have received your citizenship certificate you can apply for a passport.

For further information about how to apply for a passport Identity and Passport service