How to apply for British Citizenship: overview of eligibility and requirements

This video provides a brief overview of the eligibility and requirements in a British citizenship application by naturalisation. As ever, this is intended to help people with their applications in a general way, and is not intended to constitute legal advice. If you would like me to review your application before it is submitted, send us a message via our contact form: www.edgewaterlegal.com/contact/. For more resources and help with your application please visit: www.edgewaterlegal.com/servic...

[@adeajuwon931]

Thanks for making an informative post. Are did you prove prove you were in the UK exactly 3/5 years before the day the Home Office receives your application?

[@edb9315]

I’m applying for the citizenship but I’m missing one supporting document (life in uk test) that I lost, but I have a copy of it. At what point do I write the covering letter? Thanks very much in advance.

[@73drew]

No mention is made about a person born overseas but has a parent with a British birth certificate…
The gov.uk website makes note of this but is that sufficient?

[@ifeanyiojeah1028]

what about people born oversea by british parent [ British citizen by descent ] PLS COULD YOU EXPLAIN THET FOR US ]

[@br2431]

Is it true the ten year working history has been scrapped ?

[@joyigbinedion2040]

Hi,I will apply for my citizenship in August I want to change from maiden name to husband name I don’t know how to go about it . Hope to hear from you soon thank you.

[@edgewaterlegal8228]

Hi Joy, unfortunately i can’t provide anything other than generic guidance here. The naturalisation policy guidance may address this issue although I’m not sure

[@Srilankowa]

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[@LadyExoticASMRR]

I will need your services, I need to be sure if It is good idea to apply for citizenship after a year abroad for studies. I already got the settled status a year ago but I don't want to do nothing that could affect my settled status if I got denied for the absences.

[@edgewaterlegal8228]

Hi there, happy to review your position with you and discuss whether you would eligible if you feel you need more support. We offer one off sessions to do this: www.edgewaterlegal.com/one-off-consultation. Best, Nick

[@LadyExoticASMRR]

@@edgewaterlegal8228 Nick I already sent you the payment. Check your email. Elizabeth

[@edgewaterlegal8228]

Ah hey Elizabeth, didn’t know it was you! Look forward to speaking. Best, Nick

[@LadyExoticASMRR]

@@edgewaterlegal8228 pls confirm me if you receive my last email and let me know when we can arrange a videocall

[@kiikaleto]

What if you have been absent more than the maximum time allowed ?