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Apply for British Nationality | Naturalisation

The UK is the most beautiful country in the modern world. There is a huge job vacancy in the United Kingdom. For this reason, most peoples are highly interested in coming to the UK to lead a happier life. Lots of people apply for British nationality every year. Suppose you would like to apply for a British national. In that case, you have to fill up the British nationality application form online and provide valid documents to fill up the British nationality application form. British national means those who have British nationality or UK nationality. There are different types of British nationality, such as

  • British Overseas and Territories citizen.
  • British subject nationality.
  • Birthright British citizenship.
  • British protected person.
  • British overseas nationality.
  • British subject nationality.

How to get British Nationality for a child?

There is the easiest opportunity to get British citizenship. If you are born in the UK, you will get British citizenship, but you will not get it automatically. Basically, birthright citizenship depends on your parents. It means that when you were born and your parent circumstance in the United Kingdom. In that case, you can apply for British citizenship. Suppose you don’t have UK citizenship and your child is born in the UK. Your child will not automatically get British citizenship. First of all, you have to apply to register your child as British.

There is another way to become British citizenship. Suppose you are British and your child has been born outside the United Kingdom, then your child will automatically be a British citizen. If you would like to apply for your child to get British nationality, you have to pay a £1,012 fee. You can apply online for your child. Fill in the online application form and provide legal documents.

What does British National mean?

British nationality means you have British citizenship. There are many ways to gain British citizenship. British citizenship gives you the right permanently to live, study, work, and travel in the UK. The UK government has offered some way to become a British citizen. Suppose your parent is born in the United Kingdom, you will get birthright citizenship. If you get British citizenship, you will get many facilities from the UK government.

How to apply for British Nationality?

Most peoples are highly interested in coming to the UK to lead a better life. The UK government allowed some routes to go to the UK and contribute to the UK economy. There is a great chance or different route to become a British citizen. If you want to apply for British nationality or apply for UK nationality, you can follow British nationality requirements. These are given below.

  • If you come to the UK from outside the UK, then your age limit must be at least 18 years old.
  • First of all, show your argument or documents about how long you are living in the UK.
  • Show your visa route to come to the UK (what kind of visa you are using).
  • Show your Biometric residence permit card.
  • Prove that you are fluent in speaking English.
  • Provide a document that you are not involved with any crime or illegal issues.
  • Show your reference to people who can help you to prove your identity.
  • Apply through National Checking Service (NCS).

The UK Home Office will review all of the documents. If you provide legal and authentic documents or don’t have any illegal issues, they will provide British nationality within a certain time. There is another opportunity for you that is you can apply for a British passport. If you get a British passport, you can travel to 38 countries around the world for a certain time. It is noted that you need a visa also at the arrival of the point of entry. You can travel to 139 countries in Europe, Australia, and the American continent without a visa are called visa-free countries. It is noted that you need a British passport to travel to 139 countries around the world.

How much does it cost to get British Nationality?

Those are living in the United Kingdom for more than five years. They can apply to obtain British nationality if they have settlement status. More than 150,000 people apply for British citizenship each year, but more than 8,500 applications are refused due to the lack of proper documents or any immigration issues. The UK nationality cost is a matter of fact for the applicants. You must pay £1,330 for British nationality fees. There are some other costs, applicants must provide that cost, such as

  • You have to pay £200 for the translation of your documents.
  • Provide £19.20 for Biometric information.
  • You have to pay £372 for the certificate of entitlement.
  • You must pay £250 for the status letter.
  • You have to pay £372 to review your nationality.

It is noted that you have to calculate the total cost individually to apply for British nationality. If your family members apply for British nationality, you must pay the above charge for specific documents.

Which documents are required for British Nationality?

Everyone knows that the UK government or UK immigration is always strict on their rules. If you apply for British nationality, you must provide legal documents. Otherwise, your nationality application will be cancelled. You must provide some legal documents such as

  • You have to give your valid passport.
  • National ID card number.
  • Provide your UK Home Office travel documents.
  • Birth certificate, because of your age limit.  
  • Give your mailing address.
  • Provide your ILR permission card (if required).

What is British National identity?

British national identity means that a valid document of a British national. Another thing is British national identity means British citizenship or UK citizenship. British national identity is a combination of three national identities such as England, Wales, Scotland. It is noted that citizenship and national identity are not the same at all. For example, suppose your father is British, and if your child is born in the UK, your child will get British nationality automatically. If you have British nationality you can travel to 139 countries without a visa which is called free of visa.

How long to get British Nationality?

Suppose you come to the UK on the five years route. After five years living period you can apply for the ILR or Permanent Residence (PR). After approving your ILR, you have to live in the UK for 12 months. You can apply for British citizenship after six years if you don’t have any crime issues or if you don’t break immigration rules. After getting British citizenship, you can freely travel to 139 countries. If you submit your application, it may take up to six months, and the British citizenship decision is taken within three months from the UK Home Office. Somebody thinks a question can I get British nationality? Yes, of course, you can get British nationality. One of the easiest ways is the long-term visa route, and you have to live in the UK for six years to get British citizenship.

How long it takes to get British Nationality? 

The UK is the most peaceful country in the world. We have already been told there are several ways to get British citizenship or British nationality. The easiest way to become a UK citizen is the long-term visa route. Suppose you live in the UK for five years, you can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Permanent Residence (PR). After approving ILR or PR, you have to live in the UK for 12 months to apply for British citizenship. It is noted that you must follow the UK immigration rules and provide legal documents to achieve British nationality. It is noted that British nationality or citizenship applicants must be at least 18 years old, have moral character, meet the English language requirement, and meet other requirements of UK immigration.

How to get British Nationality by marriage?

If you want to become British nationality by marriage, you must live in the UK for at least three years with your partner. First of all, you have to get a settlement or permanent status before applying for British nationality. If you want to get British nationality by marriage, you should follow some requirements such as

  • The age limit must be more than 18 years old.
  • Provide your Biometric information.
  • Provide your marriage documents.
  • Prove that you are living in the UK for at least three years.
  • Provide your ILR documents or PR documents.
  • Meet English language requirements.

The UK is the most peaceful country in the world. Excellent environment, better life leading opportunity, updated technology, better job opportunity with high salary. For this reason, more than thousands of people come to the UK every year. More than 150,000 peoples apply for British nationality, and more than 8,500 applications are refused due to the lack of authentic documents. It is because UK immigration always follows their rules, and they are so strict about complying with their rules. So if you become a British citizen, you can live in the UK forever, and if your child is born in the UK, your child will be a British citizen. 

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