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step 1Check if you meet the citizenship requirements Check if you meet the citizenship requirementsThere are 5 basic requirements to apply for British citizenship through naturalisation that most candidates must meet.
These are the general requirements for naturalisation, but most applicants must also have:
Spouses and civil partners of British citizens may have different requirements. step 2Prepare your application for British citizenship Prepare your application for British citizenshipThere are 3 ways to prepare your application for naturalisation:
If you decide to apply on your own, you must complete Form AN. Immigration Direct can help you prepare and submit this application! step 3Complete Biometrics Complete BiometricsAs a part of the application process, you are required to provide biometric information (fingerprints and photo) at a cost of £19.20. After you submit your application, the Home Office will tell you when to provide this information. step 4Submit Your Application Submit Your ApplicationOnce your Form AN, Application for Naturalisation is complete, you will need to send it along with the fee and supporting documents to: UKVI Department 1 If you are overseas, you should send your application to UK Visas and Immigration: Department 1 step 5Wait for a decision Wait for a decisionIt can take 6 months or longer for a decision to be made on your application. Once a decision is made, or if any further information is needed from you, you will be contacted by UK Visas and Immigration. step 6Attend a Citizenship Ceremony and officially become a British citizen! Attend a Citizenship Ceremony and officially become a British citizen!If you’re application is approved, you’ll be invited to attend a Citizenship Ceremony. At the ceremony, you’ll make an Oath of Allegiance to the UK, promising to respect the its rights, freedoms and laws. Then, you’ll be presented with your Certificate of British Citizenship! This site uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience. By continuing to use our website without changing your settings, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and use of cookies. More Info Got It British Citizenship - NaturalisationNaturalisation is the process whereby a Non-British Citizen apply to the Home Secretary to be made British. British Nationality Act 1981, Section 41 is to be amended by the 2014 Immigration Bill so as made mandatory for anyone applying for British Citizenship to provide Biometric Information. Different rules apply for both Standard Naturalisation and Naturalisation of Spouses of British Citizen. List of documents/information required in support of Naturalisation (British Citizenship) application filed in the UKDocuments required:
Information required: National Insurance Number Last 5 years addresses in the following format: From: (DD-MM-YYYY) or (MM-YYYY) To: (DD-MM-YYYY) or (MM-YYYY) Address: Post Code: Details of the Applicant’s Parents: Father’s – Name, Town and Country of birth, Nationality and Date of birth Mother’s – Name and maiden name, Town and Country of birth, Nationality and Date of birth Details of the Applicant’s Spouse/Partner: Name and any other previous names, Town and Country of birth, Nationality and Date of birth, Present Address, Date/Place of Marriage Date of Naturalisation and
Citizenship Certificate Number (if Naturalised as British) If previously married, date of Applicant’s Previous Spouse/Partner: Name and any other previous names, Town and Country of birth, Nationality and Date of birth, Present Address, Date/Place of Marriage Date of Naturalisation and Citizenship Certificate Number (if Naturalised as British) For List of Professionals who can act as Professional referees, please download here: List of Professional Referees First Referee details Title(Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss, etc.) Given names Family name Gender Date of birth Addresses for last 3 years(starting with the current address) Phone number: Email address: Profession: Does your referee have a British passport? If yes, What is their passport number? How does the referee know the applicant? Second Referee details Title(Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss, etc.) Given names Family name Gender Date of birth Addresses for last 3 years(starting with the current address) Phone number: Email address: Profession: Does your referee have a British passport? If yes, What is their passport number? How does the referee know the applicant? Employment History for the last 10 years in the following format: From To Occupation Employer’s Name Employer’s Address List Absences from the UK in the last 5 years (or in the last 3 years, if married to a British National) in the following format: Country Visited Reason (Holiday, Business, Visiting Relatives) Date of Departure from the UK (DD-MM-YY) Date of return to the UK (DD-MM-YY) Number of days* Total number of days absent Enter whole days’ absences only. Do not include the day you left the UK or returned to the UK. For example, if you were absent from the UK between 1 January 2014 and 31 January 2014, enter 29 days (2 January to 30 January inclusive). __________________________________________________________________________ Please ensure that you were in the UK 5 years ago on the date of filing the application, so if we are filing the application on 24/05/2017, then you should have been present in the UK on 24/05/2012. __________________________________________________________________________ Only for EEA National Applicants Proof of residence in the UK from the date of acquiring Permanent Residence or Settled Status up-to the date of application Items of correspondence from 6 different sources as below (monthly items - 4 documents per year spread across the year, all documents which are quarterly, half-yearly and yearly) addressed to the Applicant, examples below: (online statements can be printed) Below are the examples of documents: Bank statements/letters Council Tax Bill NHS letters, HMRC letters, TV licence DVLA letters Telephone Bills/Statements Water rates bills/statements Internet bills Tenancy Agreement Any online purchase invoices, like ebay invoices, amazon invoices, etc. __________________________________________________________________________ Evidence that the Applicant has been in the UK lawfully for his/her 3 or 5 year qualifying residence period. This should be evidence that you were here as a worker, student, self-employed, self-sufficient, retired or incapacitated person (please provide these documents covering the Applicant’s 3 or 5 year qualifying residence period) Below are the examples of documents: Worker Employer’s letter Wage slips Bank statements showing receipt of wages P60s Contracts of employment for all employers for the qualifying residence period, if available Vocational training - Letter from training provider giving details of training Job-seeker - looking for work (try to provide as many documents as available from the below list) Proof of receipt of job-seeking benefits Letters of invite to interviews Rejection letters from employers Evidence of academic or professional qualifications Any Job offers of offers not accepted Proof of registration with recruitment agencies, e.g. emails exchanged, CV emailed Self - employment - (try to provide as many documents as available from the below list) Tax self-assessment forms Proof of payment of class 2 or 4 national insurance contributions Invoices sent to Clients for the relevant period Business accounts Company Tax returns for the relevant period, if any Company Registration Certificate, if any SA302s for the relevant period Business Bank/Personal Bank account statements for the relevant period showing client payments received Letter from Accountant confirming your incomes for the relevant period Payslips for salary from your own company for the relevant period, if any Corresponding Personal Bank Statements showing the above salary entries for the relevant period, if any Self-sufficient - (try to provide as many documents as available from the below list) Bank statements Evidence of receipt of pension Evidence of Comprehensive Sickness Insurance(CSI) – European Health Insurance Card (not issued
by the UK); form S1, S2, or S3; or evidence of comprehensive private medical insurance. Student - (try to provide as many documents as available from the below list) Letter from school/college/university - enrolment letter Statement of sufficient financial resources Bank statements Evidence of receipt of scholarship or bursary Evidence of comprehensive sickness insurance – European Health Insurance Card (not issued by the UK); form S1, S2, or S3; or evidence of comprehensive private medical insurance. Temporary or permanent incapacity - (try to provide as many documents as available from the below list) Letter from doctor or medical report Evidence of sickness-related benefits What are the documents required to obtain British citizenship?What Documents are Required for British Citizenship?. Proof of identity: This could be your passport, driving licence, birth certificate, Home Office travel document or even a credit card statement issued to you within the last six months.. Your biometric residence permit (if you have one). What documents do I need for citizenship application?Bring the following documents to the appointment:. Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card;. Appointment notice; and.. A second form of identification (driver's license, passport, or state identification card). Your second form of identification must have your photograph on it.. What is the fastest way to get British citizenship?If you have been living in the UK for 5 years or more and had Indefinite Leave to remain for a minimum of 12 months you may be eligible to apply for Citizenship. There are other requirements to be met such as Life in the UK test and residency.
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