The UK naturalisation requirements somewhat vary based on whether an applicant is married to (or in a civil partnership) with a British citizen or not. Accordingly, if a person is not married to British Citizens then needs to meet the UK naturalisation requirements under Section 6(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981. However, if an applicant is married to a British citizen then needs to meet the UK Naturalisation requirements under Section 6(2).

UK Naturalisation Residency Requirements

Indeed, for naturalisation as a British Citizen, an individual needs to demonstrate close links and commitment to the UK. Accordingly, an applicant needs to meet the UK residency requirements for naturalisation as a British Citizen. Please note, if there is discretion to waive the UK naturalisation residency requirements then this cannot be done to completely ignore the requirements.

Children under 18

Children under the age of 18 cannot be naturalised. If a child is included on an application then the Home Office considers whether the child is already a British citizen or can be registered as a British citizen because of an entitlement or at the discretion of the Home Secretary. Moreover, if a child has an automatic claim to British citizenship then the Home Office accordingly informs in writing.