British Citizenship by Naturalisation
As a Spouse or a Civil Partner
of a British Citizen
You can apply to naturalise as a British citizen if you are married to a British Citizen and you have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK.
When applying under section 6(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, the applicant is not required to wait 12 months after the grant of ILR before applying for British Citizenship. An application for British Citizenship can be made soon after the grant of ILR if your spouse is British Citizen.

Who Can Apply for British Citizenship
as a Spouse or a Civil Partner?
Criteria:
You can apply to naturalise as a British citizen if you are married to or in a civil partnership with a British Citizen and you have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK.
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you’re 18 or over
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are married to, or in a civil partnership with, someone who is a British citizen
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have lived in the UK for at least 3 years before the date of your application
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you’re of sound mind, you’re able to think and make decisions for yourself
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you’ve met the knowledge of English and life in the UK requirements
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you’ve been granted indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK or a ‘settled status’ (also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme’)
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you meet Good Character requirement
Step-by-Step Naturalisation Application Process
The British naturalisation application involves several steps
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Confirm eligibility based on your immigration status and residence history.
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Gather supporting documents, including your ILR status, travel history, and proof of English proficiency.
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Pass the Life in the UK Test (if not already completed).
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Submit an online application to the Home Office.
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Attend a biometric appointment.
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Await a decision (typically within 2–6 months).
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If approved, attend a citizenship ceremony.
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Once you receive your naturalisation certificate, you can apply for a British passport.
British Passport After Naturalisation
Once you receive your naturalisation certificate, you are eligible to apply for a British passport. We can assist you with:
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Completing and submitting your passport application
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Advising on supporting documents
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Tracking the status of your application
The British passport serves as proof of your citizenship and allows you to travel freely in and out of the UK.
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We offer a fixed-fee naturalisation service which includes:
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Unlimited consultations and personal guidance.
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Document review and preparation of a complete application pack.
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Completion and submission of your British citizenship application.
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Booking of biometric and citizenship ceremony appointments.
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Liaising with the Home Office on your behalf.
We ensure every aspect of your application is compliant, accurate, and presented to the highest professional standard.

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