Navigating Naturalisation

You Spend Time and Money on Naturalisation Applications. Vira can Help You Make It Count.

UK citizenship is a blessing because it allows unhindered freedom to work and study in the country, and the allowance of applying for a British passport, unhindered freedom to work and study in the country, and the allowance of applying for a British passport.

However, if you haven’t been born in the UK, you cannot automatically claim its citizenship and will have to undergo the process of naturalisation.

Defining Naturalisation

Naturalisation occurs when an individual legally changes their nationality. In the case of UK citizenship, the eligibility criteria for this process include the fact that you are:

  1. Over 18 years of age
  2. Settled in the UK for at least 12 months, through permanent settlement such as Indefinite Leave to Remain
  3. Present in the country throughout your qualification period. An absence of over 450 days in the last 5 years and 90 days in the 12 months prior to your application may render you ineligible.
  4. Capable of speaking fluent English
  5. Not accompanied by a serious criminal record
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Improve your Application Through Vira’s Guidance

While applying for naturalisation, you should keep some key factors in mind, the most important of which entails checking whether your country of origin allows its members to change their nationality, or hold dual citizenship.

Improve your Application Through Vira’s Guidance

The team at Vira International knows that naturalisation applications cost money. As of early 2020, the application fee has been set at a pricey £1,330.

With this amount to pay, you want to make sure that you take your best shot in creating an effective application. Our experts can help you put your documents in proper order while advising you on how to approach the process in an organised manner.

Contact us today to start your journey towards becoming a British citizen.