Naturalisation 5 Years – not married to or the civil partner of a British Citizen
A guide for those who are not married to a British Citizen and who wish to apply for British Citizenship
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Requirements
- You are aged 18 or over when you apply
- Are of sound mind and understand the step that you are taking
- Intend to continue to live in the UK, or to continue in Crown service, the service of an international organisation of which the UK is a member, or the service of a company or association established in the UK
- 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 held Indefinite Leave to Remain for 12 months
- Have lived in the UK for at least 5 years
- You must have been physically present in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands on the day 5 years before the application is received by the Home Office.
- You must not have spent more than 90 days out of the UK in the past 12 months; or 450 days outside the UK in the past 5 years
Evidence
- Passport for applicant
- Biometric Residence Permit for Applicant / permanent residence certificate / ILR through settlement scheme
- Marriage certificate
- Applicants National Identity Card (if applicable)
- Grant of Indefinite Leave to Remain
- Tenancy agreement
- Correspondence covering the past 5 years
- English Language B1 certificate or A degree certificate taught in the UK
- Life in the UK Pass certificate or confirmation
- Supporting letters from friends and family
- signed referee pages with passport photos
- If employed, P60s for the past 5 years
- If self employed – Most recent self-assessment and account statement