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British Citizenship

The British citizenship structure is defined in the British Nationality Act 1981 which came into effect on 1st January 1983. The law outlines how UK citizenship can be obtained, under what circumstances an individual is classed as a British citizen, and how they relinquish their citizenship. Based on current citizenship or nationality status, the candidate can apply for a visa in several ways. If the candidate was issued a British passport on or after 1st January 1983, they will be considered a British citizen.

British Citizenship Requirements

here are certain requirements that must be fulfilled to acquire British citizenship. If the applicant is married to a British citizen, they need to have:

Lived in the UK for 3 years and was in possession of an ILR on the date of application.
Been residing in the UK since the beginning of those 3 years.
Not been absent from the UK in excess of 270 days during the 3-year period.
Not been absent from the UK in excess of 90 days during the last 12-month period before the application
Be of good character.
The intention of settling in the UK permanently.
Good knowledge of English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
Passed the Life In The UK test.

Applicants who are not married to a British citizen should:

Have stayed in the UK for period of 5 years and the last year as a permanent resident with ILR
Not been absent from the UK for more than 450 days in that period
Not been absent from the UK for more than 90 days during the last 12 months before the application
Be of good character
Have the intention of settling in the UK permanently
Have good knowledge of English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic
Have passed the Life In The UK test

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