Note that your absences are within the limits specified in the guidance. You don't need to justify why you were away for any number of days as long as you don't exceed the limits. It would be different if absences were excessive, above the limits. This isn't an immigration application! What the ...

GeneralGeorgina wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 27, 2022 2:55 pm

also remember the 5-year rule for naturalisation

Thanks GeneralGeorgina for your reply.

Do you mean I should consider if the absences are below 450 in the last 5 year rather than 1 or 2 lenghty absences like alterhase58's advice?

Many Thanks.

Check the guidance re. absences: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-an-guidance/form-an-guidance-accessible-version#absences-from-the-uk. Note that naturalisation isn't an immigration application and has it's own requirements. There;s no "180 days rule". The absence limits are 90 days ...

Hi, I have had ILR since June 2018 and I would like to apply for British citizenship April 2022. But, my absences make me really worried and not sure whether I should make the application or not? My absences in the qualifying period are technically below the required limit : In the last 12 months ...