UK Naturalisation

What is UK naturalisation?

UK Naturalisation

UK naturalisation is the process by which a non-UK citizen becomes a British citizen. It will grant you an unrestricted right to work, leave and enter the UK and ability to enjoy the full range of public services available to every other British citizen. Depending on your circumstances, there are different ways to obtain British citizenship through naturalisation.

Are you eligible for UK Naturalisation?

UK Naturalisation is not an entitlement and there are strict legal requirements to satisfy. Generally you must satisfy the following requirements:

• You must have indefinite leave to remain (ILR)
• You must be aged 18 years or over when making the application
• You must be married to or be a civil partner of a British citizen
• You must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years
• You must pass the English Requirement Test and the Life in the UK test.

It is important to note that these requirements differ depending on whether or not you are married or are in civil partnership with a British Citizen or if you are applying only based on your residency in the UK.

What documents are required?

Generally, you may be required to submit some or all of the following documents to support your application:

• A current and valid passport
• National identity card
• Birth certificate
• Photo driving licence
• Home Office travel document
• Home office ARC letter
• Home Office entitlement card
• A bank, building society or credit card statement issued within the last 6 months
• Proof of Life in UK test and English requirement test

What does the UK naturalisation process entail?

 After making sure that you meet the requirements of naturalisation, you will need to fill the UK government form, AN according to your specific eligibility and submit your application along with documents required. You will be required to provide information on your criminal convictions, parents’ identities, your employment records and previous addresses.

Once the naturalisation fee is paid, the application form and documents will be sent for UKVI for further evaluation. Your application will be acknowledged within 2-4 weeks and will be decided upon within 6 months of submission.

You may be asked to attend an interview of citizenship and provide further biometric information. While your application is under consideration, it is important to ensure that your respond to any enquiries requesting for further information.

Successful applications

If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend the citizenship ceremony from the Home Office. If you are living abroad, the Citizenship Ceremony will take place at the embassy or consulate in the country you reside in.

You are expected to attend a ceremony within 3 months of receiving your invitation. Otherwise, it will expire and you will have to re-apply.

How can we help?

Our team of specialist immigration solicitors are here to offer you current and accurate advice in a cost-effective manner by working with you on a fixed-fee basis.

• We will work with you to identify your immigration goals and thereafter advise on the most appropriate application to make
• We offer advice on the supporting documents to submit with your application
• Drafting legal representations in support of your application
• Liaising with the Home Office or UKVI until a final decision is made on your application

We are happy to provide an initial 15-minute telephone consultation to discuss your case further, so please do not hesitate to get in touch.