Married to a British Citizen

Spouses and civil partners of British citizens have the option to become citizens themselves. As a British citizen, you will be able to live and work in the UK permanently. You will be guarded by the protections of UK laws in the UK and outside of the UK. You will be able to travel with a UK passport. And, you will be granted all the freedoms of a citizen such as the right to privacy, liberty and fair trial.

Naturalisation Requirements

If you want to become a naturalised British citizen through your marriage or civil partnership to a current British citizen, then you must meet the following requirements:

  • Age. You must be at least 18 years old.
  • Sound Mind. The UK Border Agency defines sound mind as: “Having the ability to make your own decisions and have some understanding of the meaning and consequences of the action you are taking.”
  • Life in the UK. You must have knowledge of Life in the UK and pass the Life in the UK test. This includes knowledge of UK laws, history, culture and customs.
  • English language. You must have sufficient knowledge of the English language and must pass an English language test. If you live in Wales or Scotland, you can substitute this requirement if you can communicate in Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
  • Residential Requirement. You must have been physically present in the UK for at least 3 years prior to your applying for naturalization. You cannot have been absent from the UK for more than 90 days in the 12 months before submitting your application and cannot have been absent for more than 270 days in the entire three year period.

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