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Our BC by Marriage services are designed to help you obtain citizenship or residency based on your marital status. We provide complete support, including document verification, application guidance, and expert assistance to ensure a smooth and successful process.
British Citizenship by Marriage is a specific route that allows the foreign spouses and civil partners of British citizens to apply for naturalisation.
British Citizenship by Marriage is a specific route that allows the foreign spouses and civil partners of British citizens to apply for naturalisation.
This pathway recognizes the family ties to the UK and offers a faster route to citizenship compared to other visa categories.
To qualify, you must be legally married to a British citizen and have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years.
A key requirement is that you must already hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or EU Settled Status before you can apply.
Achieving citizenship grants you the full rights to live, work, and vote in the UK without any immigration restrictions.
Navigating the final step to citizenship requires careful attention to detail. Our dedicated team offers expert support to ensure your application is complete, compliant, and positioned for success. We manage the complexities of the process, giving you clarity and peace of mind.
Our key benefits include:
100% compliance with all Home Office requirements.
Step-by-step help with forms, evidence gathering, and submission.
Guidance for applicants with varying immigration histories.
Legal representation for complex or previously refused cases.
Clear communication and transparent fees throughout the process.
Our streamlined, four-step approach provides comprehensive support, making your path to securing UK status as smooth as possible.
We conduct a thorough review of the child’s age, school offer, and financial background to confirm eligibility and advise on the most appropriate care arrangements.
Our team provides a precise checklist and critically assesses all supporting evidence—including parental consent letters and financial statements—to ensuring they meet UKVI standards.
We professionally complete and submit the online application form, ensuring all details are accurate and consistent with the CAS and supporting documents to avoid delays.
We act as your representative throughout the process, tracking the application’s progress, liaising with the Home Office, and advising on the next steps once the visa is granted.
Meeting the specific criteria is crucial for a successful application. Below are the main requirements for applying for UK citizenship through marriage.
You must be legally married to, or in a civil partnership with, a person who is a British citizen at the time of your application.
Residency Requirement
You must have lived in the UK for at least three continuous years before the date of your application. During this period, your absences from the UK must not exceed 270 days. In the final 12 months, you should not have been absent for more than 90 days.
Before you can apply for citizenship, you must be free from any immigration time restrictions. This means you must already have been granted one of the following:
You must prove your knowledge of English to the required B1 level and pass the official Life in the UK Test. You may be exempt from these tests if you are aged 65 or over, have a long-term physical or mental condition, or are from a majority English-speaking country.
You must demonstrate that you are of good character. The Home Office will assess your criminal history, financial affairs (like tax payments), and immigration record to ensure you have respected UK laws.
We evaluate your profile, documents, and visa eligibility to choose the right pathway.
Our experts prepare and submit your visa application with complete accuracy.
We track your case, handle updates, and support you until final visa approval.
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Answers That Make Things Easy
You can apply if you are married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen, have lived in the UK for at least 3 years, and hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
You must have lived in the UK for a minimum of three continuous years before you can apply.
No. You must be legally married or in a civil partnership at the time you submit your application. This route is not available for fiancés or proposed civil partners.
Your legal marriage or civil partnership certificate is the primary document required.
Yes. Holding Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or an equivalent settled status is a mandatory prerequisite for this citizenship application.
The Home Office typically processes British Citizenship applications within 6 months, though timelines can vary depending on the case.
Yes. As long as your spouse is a British citizen at the time you apply, you can use this route, provided you meet all other eligibility criteria.
The Home Office sets the application fee, which includes the cost of the citizenship ceremony. You should always check the official GOV.UK website for the most current fee.
There is no right of appeal for a refused citizenship application. However, you can ask for a reconsideration or submit a new application once you have addressed the reasons for refusal.
Yes, the UK government permits dual nationality. You can become a British citizen and retain your original citizenship, provided your home country also allows it.