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A section for posts relating to applications for Naturalisation or Registration as a British Citizen. Naturalisation

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Samoly
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When to apply

Post by Samoly » Tue Feb 23, 2016 7:32 pm

hello guys,
need advice.
I have pr, since dec 2015. I want to apply for uk naturalisation , as people on different forums says you have to complete 12 months on PR before you apply . But some saying it is has to be 6 years since you get married to eu what ever come first, 6 years or 12 months with pr. I hope you understand my question !!!

noajthan
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Re: When to apply

Post by noajthan » Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:24 pm

It is considered inappropriate & rude to hijack another thread.

Moved question to its own thread in most appropriate forum.
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ohara
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Re: When to apply

Post by ohara » Wed Feb 24, 2016 9:40 am

Samoly wrote:some saying it is has to be 6 years since you get married to eu what ever come first, 6 years or 12 months with pr.
I don't think there is any advantage being married to an EU citizen (I assume that's what you mean) :?

You need to get PR, then wait 12 months before you can apply. If you are married to a British citizen you can apply immediate when you get PR.

Have you got a PR card / confirmation of PR document? As you are now required to submit one with the application. :)

secret.simon
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Re: When to apply

Post by secret.simon » Wed Feb 24, 2016 10:18 am

12 months after PR, if you are not married to a British citizen.

Typically, if you have been married to an EEA citizen, you would become eligible after 6 years (5 years to get PR+12 months). But the correct way of understanding the rule is PR+12 months.

As an aside, you will need to meet the KOLL requirements; knowledge of English at B1 level and pass the Life in the UK test.
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