Waive English test for UK-educated adults applying for naturalisation

We want the Government to waive the English proficiency test requirement for naturalisation applicants aged 18+ who have completed significant formal education in the UK, including primary, secondary, and ongoing further/higher education taught and assessed in English.

This petition closed on 3 Jan 2026 with 66 signatures


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