Routes to British Citizenship
Four routes to becoming British. Naturalisation and citizenship by marriage are application-based; registration covers children and certain adults; automatic acquisition recognises citizenship that exists by operation of law.
British Citizenship by Naturalisation
For adults who hold Indefinite Leave to Remain or settled status. Most applicants apply twelve months after ILR, meeting the residence and good character requirements. Explore Naturalisation By MarriageCitizenship by Marriage
For ILR holders married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen. The twelve-month post-ILR wait is waived, so apply as soon as your ILR is granted. Explore Citizenship by Marriage RegistrationRegistration as a British Citizen
The standard route for children born in the UK or abroad to qualify by entitlement or discretion. Different forms apply depending on the child’s status. Explore Registration AutomaticCitizenship by Birth or Descent
For those who are British by operation of law: born in the UK to a settled or British parent, or born abroad to a British citizen otherwise than by descent. Explore Automatic AcquisitionNot sure which citizenship route applies to you?
The right route depends on your current status, whether you hold ILR, your relationship to a British citizen, and whether the application concerns a child or an adult. Some routes require an application; others recognise citizenship that already exists.
- We assess your eligibility across naturalisation, marriage, registration and automatic acquisition
- We review your residence record, absences and good character history against current Home Office rules
- We identify the strongest route and timing for your situation, and prepare the full evidence pack
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