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British Naturalization
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:56 pm
by businessmanuk
After having the ILR approved, how long do we need to wait before applying for the British passport? Thanks
Re: British Naturalization
Posted: Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:19 pm
by Casa
businessmanuk wrote: ↑Mon Jan 15, 2018 8:56 pm
After having the ILR approved, how long do we need to wait before applying for the British passport? Thanks
You need to apply for and be granted British citizenship before you qualify for a British passport.
Unless you are married to a British citizen, you will have to wait 12 months after being issued with ILR before applying for British citizenship.
Re: British Naturalization
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:13 pm
by businessmanuk
how to apply for British citizenship then?
Re: British Naturalization
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:15 pm
by secret.simon
Form AN. Read the guide and booklet thoroughly.
Re: British Naturalization
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:19 pm
by businessmanuk
I was reading it and just wanted to clarify that - I do need to wait for 12 months from the date i got my ILR approved before applying for the British citizenship, did i understand right or could i apply for the citizenship because I have been living in the UK for more than 5 years continuously?
Re: British Naturalization
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:53 pm
by secret.simon
businessmanuk wrote: ↑Fri Jun 15, 2018 5:19 pm
I do need to wait for 12 months from the date i got my ILR approved before applying for the British citizenship
Yes.
You need both a minimum of one year's residence in the UK with ILR AND a minimum of five years residence overall in the UK before the date of application.