
Those who have immigrated to the UK will know how much of a milestone it is to achieve Indefinite Leave to Remain. This allows you to live, work and study without any time restrictions over your head. That being said, there is one more step to go which is gaining British citizenship. This will instantly make you feel like you belong to Britain and offer you a sense of security. Not to mention it gives you voting rights alongside a British Passport.
How To Be Eligible For British Citizenship
There are several requirements that you need to meet before you can apply for British citizenship. Firstly, you need to have an ILR for longer than twelve months however, if you are married to a British citizen, this doesn’t matter. Additionally, you must have lived in the UK for at least five years and cannot have had any long absences during this period.
Something else that you will need to do is pass the “good character” test for the Home Office. This means that you have no serious criminal record or immigration breaches. You must also be able to speak English at a good level and then pass the Life …
