Retaining visa - Citizenship

[suzuki1985]

Hey fellows,

I married in 2010 with EU citizen. We arrived UK on 18 of April 2012. I received my EEA family permit till 2018. We divorced in 2014, then I applied for retaining visa, UKBA canceled my previous one and issued new one until 2019. My first question, Am i eligible to apply for british passport? if yes, Can i apply in 2017? or wait until 2019. I mention 2017 because I will complete 5 years in UK in 2017.

I really look forward to hear from you guys

Thank you in advance.

[boloney]

Only British Citizens can applyfor British passport. You need to get PR first which could be in your case in 2017 and year later for BC.

[suzuki1985]

Thank you very much for your reply. What is the difference between ILR and PR. To apply PR, what application form should be filled? Do i have to join any exam such as life in the UK or something other? My application date will be on 18th of april. I have seen the link about PR, it says who can not apply:

- applying on the basis of retained rights

Does it affect my situation?

Original link: https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/product/eea-pr

I am looking forward to hearing from you guys.

[vinny]

It said that you cannot currently apply online. It advises you:

Please use the paper form instead.

[vinny]

You will require KoLL for citizenship, not PR.

[suzuki1985]

Thank you very much for your answers. I am appreciate the help.