Usually, if you came to the UK on a fiance visa, then obtained the further leave to remain visa FLR followed by indefinite leave to remain you would be eligible to apply for British citizenship after this 3 year period has been completed. Although there are many visa applications in this route it is the fastest way of becoming naturalised as a British Citizen within the UK visa system.
There are other ways of obtaining British citizenship. Children born to British parents overseas can apply and it is advisable that they apply and obtain their citizenship when possible.
The route to citizenship is different for EEA migrants and their family so check the requirements first before applying. WM Immigration will be able to assist with your complete application process. British citizenship applications can take between months. The application must be mailed. In our experience, the vast majority of applicants have their application approved within months. Only complex cases or applications made during peak times are likely to take up to the 6 month processing time.
As a migrant you will be experienced and understand that for each of your visa and ILR applications you could usually apply up to 28 days in advance. For British Citizenship you must wait until you have completed 12 full months with your Indefinite Leave to Remain before submitting the application.
If you submit before this you can expect a refusal as you will not meet the requirements. Reasons that could result in a refusal of your naturalisation application are:. This guide covers: How long does it take to become a British citizen as a Spouse partner route?
How long does it take to become a British Citizen as a Refugee? How long does it take to become a British Citizen as a Spouse partner route? There are many variables involved, however the general process is as follows: The typical journey to citizenship as a spouse would look like this: Marriage getting married ; Applying for entry clearance as a spouse — visa processing times are different in each country but are generally no more than 6 months; If you are successful in your application, you will be granted leave to remain for 2.
ILR is when you have unlimited leave to remain in the UK, and have many of the benefits of a British citizen such as access to public funds and the NHS , however you are still a national of your country of birth; and then… Once you have ILR, you can apply for naturalisation as a British citizen straight away if funds allow — the process is very expensive!
Other factors to consider The natural inclination as soon as the marriage has taken place would normally be to apply for entry clearance as soon as possible. However, this will only be possible if you meet the immigration rules. In order to ensure a simple application process, you may need to wait until your UK partner has been in employment for 6 months or more Category A.
You can apply for entry clearance if your UK partner has been in employment for less than 6 months Category B , however the rules do get slightly more complicated. It can also take some time to prepare your application and gather documentation. If you do not meet the English language or financial requirement , you may need to wait for 10 years before you can apply for ILR. This advice applies to England.
See advice for Northern Ireland , Scotland , Wales. British citizenship gives you the right to live and work in the UK permanently, without any immigration restrictions. Some people are British automatically, without applying. You can check if you're a British citizen on GOV. Find out how to apply for a passport on GOV.
You can find out if citizenship is right for you before you apply. You need to do this even if your husband, wife or civil partner is a British citizen. You should find out what status you need to have and other requirements that apply to you before you start your application. Find out how to prepare for the Life in the UK Test, prove you know English and meet the good character requirement.
You can check if your child can get British citizenship and what form you should use. You need to prove your residency even if you've done it before - for example, by applying for 'settled status'. You should check how many days you were outside the UK - if it's over the limit you might be refused.
You'll need to separately count these for the:. You can be out of the UK for up to 90 days in the year before you apply. If you were away for longer, you could delay applying. You might not be able to count any time when you didn't have a job or claim benefits - this is called being 'self sufficient'.
You can only count time you were self-sufficient or a student if you also had comprehensive sickness insurance. You might be able to count time even if you didn't have comprehensive sickness insurance, for example, if you were self-employed. The test asks questions about UK laws and the legal system, working and other details of life in the UK. For example, if you're receiving medical treatment for a serious illness.
If you have a physical or mental condition that stops you passing the test, you might not have to do it. You'll need to ask your doctor to confirm that your condition:. You can get a form for your doctor to fill in on GOV. You need to study the official handbook to pass the test. Some colleges offer short courses to help prepare for the test.
You'll have to pay a fee to attend. You need to prove you understand English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic before you can apply for citizenship. You'll need to pass a speaking and listening test at an approved centre - you can find a secure English language test provider on GOV. If the Home Office finds you've left something out, they might refuse to accept your application. These are people who know you and can help prove your identity.
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