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shaztait
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Post by shaztait » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:47 pm

Hello,

Could someone please tell me how long after obtaining ILR can you apply for a british passport?

thank yoiu,
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Post by heavens » Mon Jan 16, 2012 3:54 pm

at least 12 months after ILR considering you are fulfilling other requirements as well.
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Post by Jambo » Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:14 pm

You can't apply for a British passport if you are not a British citizen. Having ILR is not enough.

To apply for British Citizenship, there are several requirements to meet. One of them is 12 months since ILR unless you are married to British citizen (In that case, you can apply the day after ILR if you meet these requirements.
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Post by shaztait » Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:16 pm

thank you both for your replies.

Where can i find the list of requirements that need to be met?
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Post by Greenie » Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:17 pm

shaztait wrote:thank you both for your replies.

Where can i find the list of requirements that need to be met?
click on the links im Jambo's post/
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Post by shaztait » Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:23 pm

:oops: thank you!
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Post by shaztait » Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:26 pm

:oops: Sorry i didnt realise those where links.

A friend told me that you could only apply for naturalisation after having ILR for 3 years? So that is why i was enquiring as I couldnt find anywhere stating this 3 year period.

Thank you all for your help.
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Post by Casa » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:00 pm

They were probably confusing the 3 year rule with being able to apply for BC immediately after obtaining ILR if married to a British Citizen providing they've been in the UK legally for a minimum of 3 years.
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Post by Casa » Mon Jan 16, 2012 5:04 pm

heavens wrote:at least 12 months after ILR considering you are fulfilling other requirements as well.
Heavens, with respect, I can appreciate you are trying to help, but this is the 3rd time you've given incorrect information on the qualifying period for BC.
Fortunately, each time you've been corrected before the member has taken your advice. If you're not absolutely sure of the regulations, it's best not to respond.
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