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<p>The Home Office have not made any estimation of the number of asylum seeking children
unable to apply for UK citizenship due to the cost of the application fee.</p><p>In
line with international law, the UK does not charge for asylum applications. Those
granted refugee status can then apply for indefinite leave to remain at the end of
their limited leave period. This application is also free of charge.</p><p>Applying
for British nationality is not mandatory and many individuals who have indefinite
leave to remain (ILR) status choose not to apply. This is because, in addition to
lawful permanent residence in the UK, a person with ILR enjoys the benefits of full
access to the UK labour market, state education and healthcare and the ability to
sponsor family members’ residence in the UK. Fees for citizenship applications apply
equally to all applicants.</p>
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