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Applying for British Citizenship? With our knowledge and experience of British Citizenship eligibility requirements, we are here to assist you with your application.
If you do not qualify for British citizenship by naturalisation, you may be able to apply for British citizenship by registration. This could include children born in the UK to non-British parents who have lived in the UK for a certain period of time, individuals who have a parent who has become a British citizen as well as individuals with certain connections to the UK, such as those born to a British mother before 1983.
The eligibility requirements to register as a British citizen can be complex and vary depending on individual circumstances. Whilst we cannot cover all the circumstances here, the more common requirements include:
Your British citizenship application will also require two referees who can confirm the information provided on your application form is correct. Both referees must have known you for at least three years and they cannot be related to you or each other. One referee must be a professional, for example a minister of religion or a dentist and the other referee must be British and be 25 years old. The referees must not have had any criminal convictions within the last ten years. Your application might still be successful if you are unable to provide two referees (for example, for young children) but you will need to explain why you are unable to do so.
The documents needed for a British Citizenship application depend on individual circumstances. However, the main documents you need to provide include:
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The current fees can be found on the UK government's website. They are subject to change so always check for the up-to-date fees. The actual cost can vary depending on the route you choose whether you are applying online or by post and if additional fees apply for other services or documents related to your application. As overall fees can be high, it is best to minimise your chances of refusal by seeking advice on matters you are unsure about.
You will normally be expected to meet the English language requirement by providing a test qualification at B1 from an approved test centre. You do not need an English language test if you have a relevant degree taught in English, you are over 65 years old, or you are a national of an English-speaking country. If you do need an English language test certificate, it must be dated within the last 2 years or been used as part of your Indefinite Leave to Remain application.
You will be exempt from doing the Life in the UK test, if you are under 18 or 65 or older or if you already completed a successful test to obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain. If you suffer from a long-term illness or disability which impacts your ability to take and pass the British citizenship test questions you might be able to ask the Home Office to exempt you from taking it. You will be expected to provide medical evidence to confirm that the test for citizenship is too difficult for you to pass.
Anyone over 18 years old who is accepted as British must attend a Citizenship ceremony to become British. After your British citizenship application is accepted you will receive an invitation from the Home Office to book your ceremony. When you attend, you need to take certain documentation, take an Oath of Allegiance, and pledge your loyalty to the United Kingdom. You can take one guest to your service. If you live outside the UK, you can ask the embassy or consulate in your country to have your ceremony there. Otherwise, you may be able to postpone your ceremony until you are able to return to the UK.
If your application for British citizenship is refused, you may have the right to administratively review the decision or apply again. You should speak to us for guidance on how to challenge your refusal.
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