British Citizenship by Marriage

If you were granted leave to remain as a spouse prior to July 2012, you may be eligible to naturalise after 3 years residency in the UK.

Application for UK Citizenship on the basis of Marriage to a British citizen:

If you are married to a British citizen, the Home Office must be satisfied that:

• You were in the UK on the day three years before the date of your application;
• You have not been absent from the UK for more than 270 days during the intervening three year period;
• You have not been in the UK in breach of the immigration laws at any time during that three year period;
• You have not been absent from the UK for more than 90 days during the 12 month period immediately preceding the date of your application;
• You are not subject to any time limit on the period for which you may remain in the UK at the date of your application;
• You are of good character;
• You have sufficient knowledge of the English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic language.