Whether you are looking to naturalise as a British citizen having obtained indefinite leave to remain, or you are looking to register as a British citizen on the basis of your parents’ nationality or status in the UK, speak to our nationality law solicitors on 0203 909 8399 or contact us online.
By making a successful British Citizenship application, you can live and work in the UK free from immigration controls. Unless you are British by descent, you must apply to be granted British citizenship, if you are married to a British citizen, granted indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or through the process of registration and naturalisation.
Individuals granted full citizenship in the UK are given the same rights as those born in the UK. The process for becoming a British Citizen can vary depending on your status in the UK when applying.
Eligibility
Generally speaking you will be required to have spent six years in the UK to become eligible to apply for naturalisation, however, there are exceptions. You may be eligible to apply for British citizenship if you satisfy the following criteria:
- You must be 18 years old or over.
- You must have good character (not have a serious or recent criminal record)
- You have been granted Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, or as an EEA national have permanent residence in the UK.
- You have not broken any immigration laws or conditions while in the UK.
- You must satisfy the English language requirements and pass the ‘Life in the UK’ test.
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