Becoming a Citizen through British Naturalisation. The Journey to British Citizenship.
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You must be:
Do note, some British Naturalisation criteria are non-negotiable, like having a good character and meeting the basic residency criteria.
If you’re married to a British citizen, you can apply immediately after getting ILR. Otherwise, you must wait one year post-ILR to start your naturalisation process. Trust Us to guide you through this pivotal life event. Feel free to contact uvsuk experts for any more details or guidance.
English Skills Needed: To become a British citizen via British Naturalisation, you need to show that you’re good at speaking one of the British languages, like English, Welsh, or Scottish Gaelic. The UKVI will only accept IELTS tests from approved centres. You must score at least a B1 on your test from ESOL. You’ll have to do well in speaking and listening parts of the exam. NVQs and GCSEs won’t work here.
Exemptions: There are some cases where you don’t have to prove your English skills:
Life in the UK Test: The test costs £50 and has 24 multiple-choice questions about British life and history. To prepare, use the Life in the UK Handbook. You need to get at least 18 right answers to pass. You can try as many times as you need. If you’ve already passed this test for other Home Office needs, you don’t have to take it again.
Exceptions to Life in the UK Test: If you’re under 18 or over 65, or have a chronic illness, you’re excused from this test.
Good Character: You must be a person of ‘good character’. This term isn’t clearly defined, but the Home Office will look at your background for things like criminal activities or financial troubles. Be extra careful when filling out this part of the application.
Criminal Record: Having a criminal history could affect your application. Always disclose any criminal records, as not doing so could lead to problems down the line.
Absence Rules: You can’t be outside the UK for more than 90 days in the year before applying. Over a five-year period, you can’t be out of the UK for more than 450 days (or 270 days if you’re married to a British citizen).
EU Nationals: If you came to the UK before 2021, you need full EU settled status and five years of residency. New arrivals will need a valid visa that allows for British Naturalisation.
Referees: You need two people to vouch for you. One should be a professional person, and the other should be a British citizen over 25. They can’t be related to you, work for the Home Office, or have a recent criminal record.
Travel Rules: You can leave the UK while waiting for your application to be processed. Just make sure to keep your original passport and show your immigration status when you return.
Days Outside the UK: You can’t be outside the UK for more than 90 days in the year before applying, or more than 450 days over five years (or 270 days if married to a British citizen).
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