Immigration / Passports

In this section you can find information about Immigration Rules, Citizenship and Passport applications on the Isle of Man

Please see the link in the downloadable documents section below for further information regarding the new Citizenship Test Requirement for Settlement.

The frequently asked questions page is there to help with any queries you may have. For the document Immigration in the Isle of Man - Frequently Asked Questions, please see the link to the downloadable documents below.

Further information can be obtained from the Passport and Immigration Office, Government Offices, Bucks Road, Douglas, IM1 3PU. Call 685208 for passports information and 685203 for enquiries about immigration.

Passport/Immigration Office opening times Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm; Friday, 9am to 4.30pm.

If you would like further information you may also wish to look at the UK Border Agency Web Site.

‘Earned Citizenship’ Proposals

The United Kingdom Border Agency has conducted a public consultation on proposals to introduce a new points-based test for achieving British citizenship, based on points to be awarded for positive attributes and skills. More information is available at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/

These are only proposals at this stage, but if they do result in additional requirements for British citizenship these would be expected to apply in the Isle of Man as well as the United Kingdom. At present foreign nationals applying for British citizenship in the Isle of Man have to demonstrate knowledge of the English language, and of life in the Isle of Man and UK, as well as satisfying residential criteria.