✎ EN Applying for naturalisation

mimo05 · Apr 10, 2013

Hi, I was wondering if someone could advise ans I'm lost in UKBA guides.
I have just received my Permanent Residency as EEA spouse, do I have to live in UK for a year with my PR to be able to apply for naturalization?( I've been in UK for 6years+ (I applied for PR after 6 years )
Which form do I and my children use?
Do we need to pay a fee and how much?
Thanks a lot
Maryia

texkourgan · Apr 11, 2013

The complete guide to London is a good place to start. The section on Passport, Visa & Permits for London covers citizenship:

To acquire citizenship, there are rigid requirements that must be satisfied. In these complicated matters, it is in your best interest to take professional advice from a solicitor or from an immigration adviser registered by the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC).

To become a British citizen by naturalization you need to these conditions:
Been a permanent resident in the UK for at least one year
Legally lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 complete years (with no more than 450 days spent abroad, and no more than 90 days on the year leading up to the application) OR 3 years if you are married to or a civil partner of a British citizen.
Intend to continue living in the UK
Have adequate knowledge of English, Gaelic or Welsh
Be of "good character" (i.e. no criminal record)

How to Apply
Documents required:
Passport
Nationality identity card
Home Office travel document
Home Office entitlement card
Home Office application registration card
Birth certificate
Photo driving licence
Bank, building society or credit card statements issued to you in the last six months

Nationality Checking Service (NCS): The nationality checking service is provided by local authorities like your county council or city council. A local authority can accept and forward your application. They will ensure that your form is correctly completed, and they will copy your documents and return them to you. They will ensure that your application is validly submitted and that the requirements for citizenship are met. However, they will not give you nationality advice.

Applying through an agents or representative: A representative can act on your behalf and offer advice. You should ensure that any representative is registered with the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner. Original documents should be submitted.

Individual applications: You may apply directly. You must submit either original documents, or a fully certified photocopy of your documents. Guides are available on the Home Office site, but it is a complicated process.

If you are denied a visa you will be notified in writing of the refusal and the reasons for it. In certain cases you will have the right to appeal the decision and as such will be given advice on how to do so. Instead of appealing you can simply apply again, but if the reasons for the initial refusal still apply, your application will probably be turned down again.
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The UK Border Agency rovies furhter information about this, as well as the Nationality Checking Service (NCS) : http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/briti ... locations/

I would also recommend checking out other forums posts:
ilr-and-naturalisation-uk-t7280.html
when-apply-for-naturalisation-after-eea3-t23566.html
as their personal experiences can be helpful.

Anyone else have advice? Let us know what you find out, and good luck!

mimo05 · Apr 11, 2013

Dear texkourgan, thank you for your reply, I will check the links!

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