The most expensive citizenship costs in Europe are not putting people off: nearly a quarter of a million new Brits were naturalized in the year to June, the highest number since 2010. Becoming British remains an attractive proposition despite the extraordinary price.
First, one must secure a permanent residency permit known as “indefinite leave to remain,” costing £1,839 ($2,499). Full citizenship, including a mandatory ceremony, takes the total price to £5,065, without counting additional costs around visas, health fees and other administrative hurdles.
