Self
You may
apply for
naturalisation as and when you fulfil the
standard requirements. If you already do (meet the requirements), you may apply any day.
Spouse
Your spouse may
apply for
naturalisation through either of the following routes:
Route 1 - Complete 5 years in the UK and upon fulfilling
standard requirements apply for naturalisation.
Route 2 - After you are granted British citizenship (naturalisation certificate), your spouse may then apply for naturalisation as spouse of British citizen as and when
requirements for spouse /civil partners are met.
Born-abroad child
For born-abroad child(ren) under 18, application for
registration as British citizen may be submitted either at the same time as either parent's naturalisation application or after either parent has naturalised (see also
9.17.9). Registration at discretion under
section 3(1) of BNA 1981.
UK-Born child
For a child born in the UK before either parent has settled status, the child is entitled to be registered as British citizen under
section 1(3) of BNA 1981. Apply using form
MN1.