Citizenship and Naturalisation
Once a person has had indefinite
leave to remain for a year they
may apply for naturalisation as
a British citizen.
Once a candidate has been physically
resident in the UK for a year
as a permanent resident, they
may apply to become a naturalised
British citizen. Unfortunately,
naturalisation applications are
likely to take one to one and
half years to be processed. Those
who seek naturalisation other
than by marriage to an UK Citizen
must meet the requirements outlined
below:
General Requirements:
