Naturalisation 3 Years – married to or the civil partner of a British Citizen
A guide for those who wish to apply to become a British Citizen and are married to a British Citizen.
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Requirements
- Be aged 18 or over when you apply
- Be married or in a civil partnership with a British Citizen at the time of the application
- Be of sound mind and understand the step you are taking
- Can communicate in English (Welsh or Scottish Gaelic) to an acceptable degree, unless exempt
- Have sufficient knowledge about life in the UK
- Be of good character
- Have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and have indefinite leave to remain at the time of application
- You must have been physically present in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands on the day 3 years before the application is received by the Home Office. You must also have indefinite leave to remain at the time you apply.
- You must not have been outside the UK for longer that 90 days in the past 12 months; or 270 days in the past 3 years
Evidence
- Passport for applicant
- Passport for spouse (and naturalisation certificate if applicable)
- National Identity card for applicant (if applicable)
- Biometric Residence Permit for applicant / Permanent Residence certificate / ILR through settlement scheme
- Grant of Indefinite Leave to Remain
- Marriage certificate
- Evidence you have lived together for the past 3 years
- English Language B1 certificate or A degree certificate taught in the UK
- Life in the UK pass certificate or confirmation
- Supporting letters from family and friends
- Signed referee pages with passport photos
- If employed, P60s for the past 3 years
- If self-employed – Most recent self-assessment and
account statement