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British Citizenship Query

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:42 pm
by safal_cu
All forum members

Just received ILR last week via Long residence and thinking of applying British Citizenship Application as my wife is British.

Some queries
1) Is is correct my qualifying time is 3 yrs as i have been in UK for over a decade.
2) HMRC Employment/tax records check- Will they check tax records for last 10 yrs or just 3 yrs qualifying period i apply via Citizenship via marriage.


KInd Regards

Re: British Citizenship Query

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:45 pm
by aman90
safal_cu wrote:
Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:42 pm
All forum members

Just received ILR last week via Long residence and thinking of applying British Citizenship Application as my wife is British.

Some queries
1) Is is correct my qualifying time is 3 yrs as i have been in UK for over a decade.
2) HMRC Employment/tax records check- Will they check tax records for last 10 yrs or just 3 yrs qualifying period i apply via Citizenship via marriage.


KInd Regards
1. 3yrs as BC Spouse otherwise 5 years continuous residence.
2. 10 years

Re: British Citizenship Query

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2019 4:49 pm
by safal_cu
Thanks Aman90.

Re: British Citizenship Query

Posted: Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:48 pm
by CR001
Make sure you were physically present in the UK 3 years ago on the same date you submit and pay to apply online.