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Applying successfully for British citizenship will give you the right to remain in the country for the rest of your life, living, working, studying and claiming benefits, as well as being able to apply for a British passport. Find all the information you need in this useful guide.
The main routes to British citizenship are:
By Descent
By Descent
By Descent
You can apply for British citizenship if you were born overseas and your parents or grandparents had British citizenship. This is typically only passed down one generation to children born outside the UK, so it is unlikely that you will be able to pass your citizenship on to your children.
It is possible that you will be automatically classified as a citizen by descent if you had a parent who was a British citizen when you were born. If you do not have this automatic right, you can potentially register for citizenship by descent. These applications are complex and can take time. We will be able to assess your chances and help you overcome any problems.
By Birth
By Descent
By Descent
You may not necessarily be an automatic British citizen if you were born in the UK, as it depends on where and when you were born. If your birthday was before January 1st 1983, you will be considered a British citizen by birth.
However, if you were born in the country after this date, it is likely that you will need to have at least one of your parents as a British citizen or settled in the country when you were born.
By Marriage/Civil Partnership
Citizenship and Naturalisation
Citizenship and Naturalisation
If you have lived in the UK for at least three years, you will be able to apply for citizenship based on your relationship with a British citizen.
Note that there is an absence requirement that states you must not have been outside the country for more than 270 days in total during the three-year period.
Furthermore, you must not have been overseas for more than 90 days in the year leading up to your citizenship application.
Citizenship and Naturalisation
Citizenship and Naturalisation
Citizenship and Naturalisation
You can gain citizenship through naturalisation either via indefinite leave to remain or EU settled status, or if you’re married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen.