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Requirements to become a British citizen
The following are mandatory requirements to become eligible for British citizenship.
- You must be over 18 years of age
- You must have passed the Life in the UK Test
- You must prove your knowledge of English, Welsh, or Scottish Gaelic
- You must have had ILR, settled status, or indefinite leave to enter the UK for at least 12 months
You can also become eligible for citizenship if you’re married to a UK citizen. But this requirement is not mandatory. Instead, it allows you to apply for citizenship without waiting for 12 months after getting ILR.
Challenges of getting British citizenship
Most applicants are unsure of their eligibility to become a British citizen
It can be difficult to understand the requirements of the application process
There is no clear guidance on the cost or timeline of applying for citizenship
Applicants may feel stressed if they don’t have the right support to help them through the process
Why do you need British citizenship application support?
Getting British citizenship can be a complex process
You need to meet a range of stringent and often complex eligibility requirements if you wish to apply for British citizenship. This can make the application process stressful and time-consuming.
Immigration experts can support you throughout the process
With experience helping hundreds of individuals secure British citizenship, our experts can guide you through the process to lower the chance of errors and increase your chances of success.
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You can rest easy knowing that our experts will guide you through the entire process.
Our process
Our process begins with evaluating your eligibility to become a UK citizen. Our experts will assess if you’re meeting all the necessary citizenship requirements before starting the process of applying for citizenship.
After the initial citizenship eligibility assessment, we will get in touch via email to inform you of your eligibility to become a UK citizen. In case you’re not eligible, you don’t have to pay for our eligibility assessment.
Once we ascertain that you’re eligible for citizenship, you can choose either the Basic service or the Premier service and complete the payment.
Basic
You need to collect all the necessary documents and complete your application beforehand. Our experts will assess your supporting documents and the application and provide an assessment report with recommendations about further actions you need to take for just
£299
+VAT (not including Home Office fees)
Premium
Our experts will provide details about all the documentation needed, help you collect the documents and complete your citizenship application, and represent you in Home Office communications for just
£650
+VAT (not including Home Office fees)
FAQs
You have to wait for at least 12 months before you can apply for British citizenship unless you are married to a British citizen.
Typically, UKVI may take anywhere between 8 weeks and 6 months to review your application. But it may differ based on your specific circumstances. The time it takes us to review your case will also depend on the specifics of your application.
You need to meet the residency requirements according to your visa. For most visa types, this is either 3 or 5 years.
The Home Office fee to apply for British citizenship is £1,330.
Yes. You can apply for citizenship by naturalisation if you’re married to or in a civil relationship with a UK citizen.
If your children were born outside the UK or before you were granted ILR, you must apply for their citizenship separately—they will then become ‘British otherwise than by descent’.
If your child is born inside the UK or was born after you were granted ILR, they can attain citizenship automatically.
Yes. You can apply and become a UK citizen without relinquishing your current citizenship in a foreign country.
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