What are the absence limits for British citizenship naturalisation (Form AN)?

For the standard 5-year route, you cannot exceed 450 days of total absence from the UK in the 5 years, and no more than 90 days of absence in the final 12 months. For spouses of British citizens (3-year route), total absence cannot exceed 270 days in 3 years, and no more than 90 days in the final 12 months.

Does the day of departure or arrival count as a day of absence for British citizenship?

No. Under Home Office Form AN rules, only whole days spent outside the UK count as days of absence. The day you leave the UK and the day you return to the UK are not counted as days of absence.

What are the absence limits for British citizenship naturalisation (Form AN)?

For the standard 5-year route, you cannot exceed 450 days of total absence from the UK in the 5 years, and no more than 90 days of absence in the final 12 months. For spouses of British citizens (3-year route), total absence cannot exceed 270 days in 3 years, and no more than 90 days in the final 12 months.

Does the day of departure or arrival count as a day of absence for British citizenship?

No. Under Home Office Form AN rules, only whole days spent outside the UK count as days of absence. The day you leave the UK and the day you return to the UK are not counted as days of absence.

Home/Uk/Citizenship Absence Calculator

Home Office Form AN Statutory Rules

British Citizenship Absence Calculator

Test your total days absent from the UK against the statutory 450-day, 270-day, and 90-day Form AN naturalisation limits.

⚡ Statutory Naturalisation Absence Thresholds:

• Standard 5-Year Route: Max 450 days total absence over 5 years; max 90 days in final 12 months.
• Spouse of British Citizen (3-Year Route): Max 270 days total absence over 3 years; max 90 days in final 12 months.
• Whole Day Rule: Departure and arrival days are NOT counted as days of absence.

Form AN Absence Evaluator

GOV.UK VerifiedOfficial UK Government References & Legal Sources

• GOV.UK Form AN Guidance Notes: gov.uk/form-an-guidance
• Home Office Nationality Policy (Absence Discretion): gov.uk/naturalisation-discretion

Form AN Limits

5-Year Route Max450 Days

Spouse Route Max270 Days

Final Year Max90 Days