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British citizenship by naturalisation is for adults who hold settled status (ILR) and meet residence, language, and good-character requirements. Partners of British citizens can apply after three years; others usually apply twelve months after getting ILR. Successful applicants attend a citizenship ceremony.
Adults with settled status (or settled-status partners of British citizens) who meet the residence and other requirements.
Our licensed advisors assess your eligibility, build a strategy to strengthen your application, and manage the process end to end, so you submit a complete, competitive application with confidence.
You must show you are of good character, which covers your criminal record, immigration history, finances and honesty in dealings with UK authorities.
The UK allows dual citizenship, so it will not require you to renounce your current nationality — but your home country's rules may differ.
Yes. If your application is approved you must attend a citizenship ceremony and take an oath or affirmation and pledge before you officially become British.
As a general rule you should not have more than 450 days of absences over the 5-year qualifying period, and not more than 90 days in the final 12 months.
Yes. Most applicants must pass the Life in the UK test and show sufficient knowledge of English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
Usually 5 years of lawful residence plus holding indefinite leave to remain (or settled status) for at least 12 months; spouses of British citizens can apply after 3 years.
