Milestone Solicitors
  • Home
  • Individual Immigration
    • Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
    • Tier 1 Investor Visa
    • Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa
    • Asylum Seekers
    • ILR
    • UK Naturalisation
    • Fiance Visa UK
    • UK Spouse Visa
    • EEA Nationals
    • Visa Appeals
  • Business Immigration
    • Tier 2 General Visa
    • Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer Visa
    • Tier 2 Shortage Occupations Visa
    • Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship Licence
    • Representatives of Overseas Business
  • Corporate
  • Client
  • Reviews
  • News

UK Naturalisation

UK NaturalisationUK Naturalisation enables you to work and live with your family in the country free from any immigration controls, otherwise known as a right of abode. If you are not British by descent, you have to apply to acquire UK citizenship. You can make an application if you have been obtained Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or married to a British citizen. There are a lot of intricacies involved in the process, and it is recommended to get legal assistance from an experienced and reliable immigration solicitor to get UK citizenship.

What is Naturalisation?

Naturalisation refers to the process that grants you British citizenship. Not only you will be able to enjoy many legal rights and freedom from immigration restrictions, you will have the ability to freely move throughout the European Economic Area (EEA) as well. Some people confuse naturalisation with ILR, and think they are synonymous. However, there are major differences between the two, as ILR is obtained before naturalisation and can lapse if you go remain outside of the UK for more than 2 years. On the other hand, naturalisation takes off all such restrictions and grants you British citizenship for life.

There are several routes for UK naturalisation, including:

  • Completing a minimum qualification period of residence in the UK
  • Completing a qualification period of UK residence in exercise of Treat rights (this option is only for EEA nationals and their dependants)
  • Civil partnership or marriage with a British citizen

Who can apply for UK Naturalisation?

If you have been settled in the UK for five years without leaving the country in that period or are married to a British citizen for three years, you can apply for UK naturalisation. In addition, you have to meet the following requirements:

  • You must be 18 years of age or older
  • You must have an acceptable proficiency level of English
  • You must have clear intention of continuing to live in the UK after the naturalisation application is completed
  • You must have passed the Life in the UK test
  • You must meet the good character requirements
  • You must understand the legal implications of UK citizenship

It is important to check whether your home country allows dual citizenship, some countries have laws against this action. However, the UK immigration laws allow you to have two nationalities at the same time.

How Milestone Solicitors can help you

At Milestone Solicitors, our team of immigration lawyers have years of experience and are capable of providing effective legal counsel for successfully completing the UK naturalisation process. We work closely with you to evaluate your individual circumstances and provide insights into the best way to apply for British citizenship.

For more information, legal advice, and help regarding the UK naturalisation process, you may contact Milestone Solicitors today to schedule an initial consultation and discuss your case with our immigration solicitors.

 

Online Enquiry

* indicates required field
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The information you provide will be only used by us to administer your enquiry and any response. Use of this form does not create a solicitor-client relationship and information transmitted will not necessarily be treated as privileged or confidential. If you are a client, please get in touch with your usual firm contact directly for the most timely response.

Milestone Solicitors

Milestone Solicitors are an Immigration Solicitor firm where strategic thinking, innovative ideas and attention to detail are second nature.

Our forward thinking and knowledgeable in-house solicitors will not only generate assurance in you but also deliver results.

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

Head Office

  • 5th Floor
    89 Fleet Street
    London
    EC4Y 1DH
  • info@milestonesolicitorsltd.com
  • 0203 5000 385
  • 0203 5000 386

Branch

  • 35 River Road
    Barking
    Essex
    IG11 0DA
  • info@milestonesolicitorsltd.com
  • 0203 5000 385
  • 0203 5000 386

Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2022 ยท Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales with registered number 622217
Created and hosted by LEAP · Log in

This site tracks visits anonymously using cookies. Close this dialogue to confirm you are happy with that or find out more in the Privacy Policy. Agree and close
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.

SAVE & ACCEPT