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British Citizenship as spouse of BC
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 10:28 pm
by Smalls16
Can someone help me please as I'm confused.
Just got my ILR on 5 year spouse route of a British citizen. Can I apply for my nationalisation and passport now?
Re: British Citizenship as spouse of BC
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 11:02 pm
by CR001
Yes you can if you meet the spouse of BC 3 years residence requirements.
p.s. please do not tag your questions onto other members topics or in the timeline only threads.
Re: British Citizenship as spouse of BC
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 9:48 am
by Smalls16
Thabks for your reply. What you mean 3 years ? We've been married fort 5 years hence getting my IRL this month
Re: British Citizenship as spouse of BC
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:04 am
by CR001
Section 6(2) of the nationality act naturalisation as the spouse of a British citizen is based on 3 years residence!!
Re: British Citizenship as spouse of BC
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:26 am
by Smalls16
Sorry if I'm a bit slow in understanding this.
So can I apply now for nationalisation +passport ( just got my ILR)
Or
I have to wait untill 3 years of having my ILR before I can apply.
My husband is a British citizen
Re: British Citizenship as spouse of BC
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 11:41 am
by CR001
You can apply now but you must meet the 3 years spouse of BC requirements, ie no more than 270 days absence in the 3 years and no more than 90 days absence in the last 12 month and crucially, you must have been physically present in the UK on the same date 3 years ago as the date you submit and pay online.
Re: British Citizenship as spouse of BC
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:12 pm
by Smalls16
Great thanks alot for explaining it more! I think know I should be fine!
I'm due to spend Christmas abroad for 2 weeks this will I be able to travel if I apply? -
Re: British Citizenship as spouse of BC
Posted: Fri Sep 14, 2018 12:16 pm
by CR001
Yes you can travel if you apply online/passport through NDRS.