Naturalisation is not an entitlement.
Home office naturalisation booklet the requirements. This is further described in the nationality staff instructions which may be accessed on gov uk. Application is received by the home office. Individuals applying for naturalisation must be of good character. The requirements for naturalisation as set out in the british nationality act 1981 1.
The way that he exercises his discretion is described throughout this booklet. Unable to fully satisfy certain requirements but he cannot do this in all cases. For example if your application is received on 05 01 2018 you should have. The requirements for naturalisation as a british citizen differ depending on whether or not.
It is a matter of law as set out in the british nationality act 1981. This guide summarises the legal requirements for applying for naturalisation. Book the life in the uk test this is the only official government service for booking the life in the uk test. The requirements for naturalisation as a british citizen differ depending on whether or not.
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Naturalisation booklet the requirements march 2019. Becoming a citizen life in the uk test and getting a passport. The home secretary may exercise discretion to naturalise you only if you satisfy a number of statutory requirements. Application is received by the home office.
This guidance tells home office staff how to consider applications for naturalisation as a british citizen. In assessing this the home office will take into account a range of factors including any convictions cautions civil judgments bankruptcies financial soundness and any instances of failure to comply with immigration laws. Naturalisation booklet the requirements to be read in conjunction with guide an november 2014.