There are many ways to apply for British Citizenship. This is also known as Naturalisation.
You can apply for citizenship if the following applies to you:
- You have lived in the UK for 5 years.
- You have one of the following for the last 12 months:
- Indefinite Leave to Remain
- Settled Status
- Indefinite Leave to Enter the UK
- Be over the age of 18.
- Prove that you were in the UK 5 years before the date of the application.
- Prove you meet the English language requirement.
- Show intention that you want to continue living in the UK.
- Prove you are of good character.
- You have not broken any immigration rules.
You will not need to wait 12 months to apply for citizenship if you are married to a British Citizen.
Time spent outside the UK.
You should not have spent more than:
- 450 days outside the UK during the 5 years before your application
- 90 days outside the UK in the last 12 months
Fees
The application costs £1,330 to apply. You must also pay £19.20 for the biometric information.
After you get your certificate
Within 5 days of receiving your certificate, make sure to send your BRP card back to the Home Office. Ensure that you have cut your BRP card into 4 pieces.
Attending a Citizenship Ceremony
You will need to attend a Citizenship Ceremony if your application is successful. You will have to book this ceremony with your local council. This ceremony must be attended within 3 months of receiving your invitation from the Home Office. During the ceremony you will make an oath of allegiance to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK.
Applying for British Citizenship is a very important thing therefore careful consideration must be taken to complete the application accurately and honestly. Our team at Kalsi Solicitors can help complete the application for you, advise you on which documents are necessary to include, keep you in check with time limits and arrange an appointment for you to attend to register your Biometrics.