Naturalisation as British citizen Guide
There are different ways to become a British citizen, the most common is by naturalisation. Naturalisation is not an entitlement; it is a matter of law as set out in the British Nationality Act 1981.
There are different ways to become a British citizen, the most common is by naturalisation. Naturalisation is not an entitlement; it is a matter of law as set out in the British Nationality Act 1981.
The UK Immigration Rules provide a route to join or remain with family members in the UK as a parent. As lone parent you can apply for leave to enter or remain in the UK on the basis of a child who is living in the UK.
A UK spouse / civil partnership visa is a type of family visa enabling an applicant to join their partner in the UK. You are eligible for a spouse visa if your partner is settled in the UK based on one of the following categories: british or Irish citizen; have indefinite leave to remain or permanent residence; have pre-settled status – they must have started living in the UK before 1 January 2021.