British Citizenship
In order to make a British Citizenship application in the UK, also known as Naturalisation as a British Citizen, you must meet the following requirements:
British Citizenship Requirements
You must usually demonstrate that you:
- Have been resident in the UK for at least 5 years prior to the date of application.
- Have held Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status for at least the most recent 12-month period.
- Are able to communicate effectively in the English language and have Knowledge of Life in the UK.
- Have not spent more than 90 days outside the UK during the 12-month period immediately prior to application.
- Have not spent more than 450 days outside the UK during the 5-year qualifying period.
- Are at least 18 years of age.
- Are of 'good character' and not have been in breach of immigration rules during the qualifying period.
British Citizenship based on marriage to a British Citizen
You must demonstrate that you:
- Have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years.
- Hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status at the time of application.
- Are able to communicate effectively in the English language and have Knowledge of Life in the UK.
- Have not spent more than 270 days outside the UK during the qualifying period prior to submission of the application.
- Have not spent more than 90 days outside the UK during the 12-month period prior to submission of the application.
- Have not have been in breach of immigration rules during the qualifying period.
Once approved you will have the right to apply for a British Passport and this will allow significant ease of movement across various borders and territories, along with the continued right to live and work in the UK. This means the end of continued visa applications and uncertainty and represents the end of a long journey for many people.
We have helped many people successfully complete this journey and obtain British Citizenship. Processing times are quite long and it is therefore of geat importance that applications are submitted correctly. If you would like to discuss your application then please call us on the numbers listed below or contact us for assistance.
There are exceptions to these rules and you should contact us for assessment of your eligibility if you would like professional assistance with an application.
