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Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:52 am
by Araays
I have got ILR couple of weeks back and wanted to understand whether I can apply for naturalization straight away ?
The reason why I ask is my wife is a British citizen (passport holder) and when I was reading through the UK government website it states that
“You can apply as soon as you have one of the following
indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK
Spouse of a British citizen
Has been in UK for 3 years
Passed life in Uk test
Skills in English language
Good character
2 referral
So my question is can I apply for naturalization straight away and not wait for 12 months .
Please note that my wife had become UK citizen a year back , so would that still qualify?
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 7:15 am
by alterhase58
You read the guidance from the government. You can apply now provided you satisfy all requirements. The date your wife became a British citizen is not relevant as long as she was British on the date you gained ILR.
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:54 am
by Araays
Thank you.
Please could you provide the link for the online application for naturalisation via spouse route.
Just wanted to be sure that i use the right form .
Thanks
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:02 am
by alterhase58
Araays wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:54 am
Thank you.
Please could you provide the link for the online application for naturalisation via spouse route.
Just wanted to be sure that i use the right form .
Thanks
Note there's only one form for naturalisation, Form AN, link here:
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... 1697705242
The visa route is not relevant - it's ILR that's needed, amongst the other requirements.
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 10:07 am
by contorted_svy
Araays wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:52 am
I have got ILR couple of weeks back and wanted to understand whether I can apply for naturalization straight away ?
The reason why I ask is my wife is a British citizen (passport holder) and when I was reading through the UK government website it states that
“You can apply as soon as you have one of the following
indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK
Spouse of a British citizen
Has been in UK for 3 years
Passed life in Uk test
Skills in English language
Good character
2 referral
So my question is can I apply for naturalization straight away and not wait for 12 months .
Please note that my wife had become UK citizen a year back , so would that still qualify?
Yes you can, you will need to provide proof of marriage and respect all other requirements.
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:25 am
by Araays
Just to be clear
My wife was not a British citizen at time of marriage ... i hope that's not a problem applying
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:35 am
by alterhase58
Araays wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 11:25 am
Just to be clear
My wife was not a British citizen at time of marriage ... i hope that's not a problem applying
I understood what you meant to say, it's a common question.
What matters is that your wife was a BC the date you got your ILR ,per my earlier post
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 1:08 pm
by Araays
Thank you.
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:43 pm
by Araays
Just one more question -
Once i submit the Naturalisation application, can I travel outside of the UK? or wait till a decision is reached(like ILR application)
Re: Apply for Naturalization
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:04 pm
by Ticktack
Araays wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:43 pm
Just one more question -
Once i submit the Naturalisation application, can I travel outside of the UK? or wait till a decision is reached(like ILR application)
You're free to travel. It's not like ILR.