British Nationality
British Nationality
Thousands of people across the globe strive to bag British Nationality, however, only a few are able to acquire it. With Anzan Immigration Lawyers, you can be one of the lucky ones!
The law concerning nationality is incredibly complicated and constantly goes through updates that make it even more complex. There are endless rules one must adhere to and these are wholly unique depending on your current region of residence. At Anzan Immigration Lawyers, we can help you claim your British nationality without the grunt work.
Our goal
Whether you’re aiming for naturalization or simple registration, we are fully equipped to satisfy your needs. Our goal is to ease your journey to a settled life in the United Kingdom through approved techniques and mechanisms. Verily, our experts help you create the perfect application for yourself and your family, regardless of the geographical nuances. With us on your side, the whole process will take much less time and effort on your part.
What are the requirements for naturalisation in the UK?
In order to be eligible for British naturalisation, the British Nationality Act,1981, stipulates that applicants must fulfil the following requirements:
- You must be aged 18 or above.
- You must have full mental capacity and be of sound mind.
- You must have been living in the UK for a period of five years or more - hence, why naturalisation is often referred to as “the five-year route”.
- During the five years you have lawfully resided in the UK you have not spent more than 450 days outside the country – and no more than 90 days outside the UK in the twelve-month period preceding your application.
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- If you are married to a full British national, you must have lived in the UK for three years or longer, and during this period of lawful residence you must not have spent more than 270 days outside the UK.
- You must have held the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)in the UK for a year or longer, prior to submitting your application for naturalisation. Applicants for naturalisation must be able to establish that they are not subject to any immigration restrictions in the UK, and have held settled status for at least one year, before applying for citizenship. Settled status is most commonly verified by demonstrating that you have Indefinite Leave to Remain, but it can also be shown through production of a UK permanent residence card, or an EU settled person visa – depending on your nationality.
- You must be able to show that, on being granted British citizenship, you have the honest, sincere and provable intention of living in the UK on a permanent basis. Alternatively, you will also be eligible to apply for citizenship if you intend to live and work overseas, either for the British government, or for a British business.
- You must meet basic English language requirements – usually the B1 CEFR English level.
- There are a number of exemptions to the English language requirements, since you may also be eligible if you can show proficiency in the Welsh or Scottish Gaelic languages.
- You are “of good character”.
- You have not been in breach of UK immigration rules at any time in the past.
You must pass the Life in the UK Test, which demonstrates that you have a grounding in, and understand, British culture, traditions and customs.
