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.
आप्रवासन वकीलों की हमारी टीम से सहायता प्राप्त करें
प्रीमियम वीज़ा सॉल्यूशंस की अग्रणी प्रदाता हैविद्यार्थी,स्नातकऔर अल्पावधि (अंग्रेजी भाषा)यूके में पढ़ने के लिए आने वाले अंतरराष्ट्रीय छात्रों के लिए वीजा।
हम यहां आपके वीज़ा आवेदन में आपकी मदद करने, विशेषज्ञ सलाह देने और आपके हाथ में संसाधनों का खजाना रखने के लिए हैंपी.एस.
आप्रवासन आवेदन आसान बना दिया
हम अध्ययन, काम या व्यापार करने के लिए आप्रवासन आवेदनों पर ध्यान देने के साथ यूके में आप्रवास कानून सेवाएं प्रदान करते हैं।
सभी सेवाएँ आपकी आवश्यकताओं के अनुरूप हैं
हमारे आप्रवासन सलाहकार आपकी व्यक्तिगत स्थिति को समझने में समय लगाते हैं and आपको आपके लिए सर्वोत्तम मार्ग पर सलाह प्रदान करेगा। आप सेवाओं की एक विस्तृत श्रृंखला से चुन सकते हैं:
- छात्र वीजा सलाह - बाल छात्र वीजा सलाह - एक बच्चे के माता-पिता वीजा सलाह - स्नातक वीजा सलाह - कुशल श्रमिक वीजा सलाह - स्टार्ट-अप और इनोवेटर वीजा सहायता - और भी बहुत कुछ ...
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.
Why Choose Us
At Premium Visa Solutions, we offer affordable legal advice with no hidden costs, delivered by an IAA-regulated immigration adviser. Our service is friendly, transparent, and backed by years of experience in UK immigration law. We provide full support from start to finish, ensuring that every application is handled with care and precision. With a high success rate and strong client satisfaction, we are committed to making the process clear and stress-free. Whether you're applying for British citizenship by naturalisation, registering a child as a British citizen, or preparing a British passport application, we offer trusted immigration support tailored to your needs.
Allan A, Edinburgh
"I really recommend Premium Visa Solutions. Anna have done an incredible work helping me get my naturalisation and my British passport. Very good service, always up to answer my questions and very good fee. Thank you so much Anna for your support to make my dream come true"
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"I have been dealing with Premium Visa Solutions Ltd for my British Citizenship application. I received great service from Anna - always prompt, polite and accurate.
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I would like to say a big thank you to Anna who assisted me professionally and patiently throughout the process of applying for a British citizenship!
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