UK Naturalisation

You can apply for naturalisation in the UK if:

• you are over 18 years old and can speak English or other British languages like Gaelic
• you intend to live in the UK or abroad working for the UK Government
• have lived in the UK for 5 years with limited occasions when you have been away*
• are not in breach of any immigration rules

* No more than 450 days away in the 5 years and 90 days away in the last year.

Please note, naturalisation applications can take up to one and a half years.

British nationality can also be secured by marriage.

If you are over 18 years old, can speak English or other British languages like Gaelic ; you intend to live in the UK or abroad working for the UK Government ; have lived in the UK for 3 years with limited occasions when you have been away* ; are not in breach of any immigration rules, you can apply for naturalisation.

* No more than 270 days away in the 3 years and 90 days away in the last year.

Those items listed above represent a broad outline of the requirements.