How long do you have to live in the UK to be classed as a citizen?

five years
EEA nationals may be eligible to become a British citizen once they have been living in the UK for a period of five years or more. As an EEA national, you can apply for British citizenship in one of two ways.

What happens if my citizenship application is denied UK?

There is not a statutory right of appeal against the refusal of a citizenship (registration or naturalisation application). The only judicial remedy is that of judicial review. Nonetheless, you can request the reconsideration of the decision by the Home Office, by using the form NR.

What must someone do to become a UK citizen?

There are 5 basic requirements to apply for British citizenship through naturalisation that most candidates must meet.

1. Be over 18 years old.
2. Be of “good character”.
3. Be currently living in the UK.
4. Meet the English language requirements.
5. Pass the “Life in the UK” test.

How do Irish people become British citizens?

Irish citizens seeking to become British citizens are usually required to live in the UK and become naturalised after meeting the normal residence and other requirements, unless they can claim British citizenship by descent from a UK born or naturalised parent.

Who is exempt from UK citizenship test?

People under 18, and over 65 years of age are exempted. Also, demonstrated their knowledge of language and life in the UK at the settlement stage do not have to do it again. There are no exemptions for long residence.

Why would a passport application be denied UK?

Failure to meet the good character requirement has been the most common reason for refusal of citizenship applications since 2015. In the most obvious examples, issues of good character would involve refusals of applications by those with criminal records.

How do I become an Irish citizen?

If you or your parents were born in Ireland, or if you were adopted in Ireland, you may be an Irish citizen by birth. If you are not entitled to Irish citizenship by birth, you may be able to become an Irish citizen by registering your birth on the Foreign Births Register, or by applying for naturalisation.

How can I get British nationality?

You can apply for British citizenship by ‘naturalisation’ if you:

1. are 18 or over.
2. are married to, or in a civil partnership with, someone who is a British citizen.
3. have lived in the UK for at least 3 years before the date of your application.

Can an Irish Citizen settle in the UK?

According to the policy, an Irish citizen has no restrictions when they travel to the U.K. “Irish citizens may be automatically accepted as settled for the purpose of section (1) (1) (b) unless there is clear evidence to the contrary.” An Irish citizen is automatically accepted as settled.

Do you need to apply to become an Irish Citizen?

You don’t need to apply to become an Irish citizen in this case. In these cases, you can become an Irish citizen through Foreign Birth Registration. Once a person is entered onto the Foreign Births Register they are an Irish citizen and entitled to apply for an Irish passport.

Do Irish citizens have the same rights as British citizens?

Yes, they have the same rights as British citizens to access the NHS, and whilst visiting the UK they have the right to access the NHS if needed, provided proof of Irish nationality can be provided (there is no need for any equivalent of the European Health Insurance – ‘EHIC’ – Card). Can Irish Citizens vote in the UK?

Who is eligible to apply for citizenship in the UK?

You may be eligible to apply for citizenship if you were born in the UK and are not a British citizen. If you moved to the UK. You may be able to apply for citizenship by ‘naturalisation’, depending on your situation. If you’re eligible in more than one way you can choose which way to apply.