🇬🇧 UK citizenship · Naturalization
UK citizenship by naturalization
A country with a rich history, a developed economy and a high standard of living. Several routes to the passport: through ILR, marriage to a citizen or settled status.
The United Kingdom is a country with a rich history, a developed economy and a high standard of living. It is known for prestigious institutions such as Oxford and Cambridge, and it is one of the world's financial centers.
Legal basis for citizenship
There are several routes to British citizenship through naturalization:
- Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). After 5 years of legal residence in the UK you can apply for ILR. Twelve months after receiving ILR you can apply for citizenship.
- Marriage to a British citizen. If you are married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen and have lived in the country for at least 3 years, you can apply for citizenship provided you hold ILR or settled status.
- Settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in the UK can obtain settled status and apply for citizenship 12 months later.
Routes to residency
To live in the country you first need resident status. The main programs are: the investor visa, the Innovator Visa, the representative of an overseas business visa, the skilled worker visa, the student visa, the spouse and partner visa, the family reunification visa, and the Global Talent visa for recognized leaders and promising specialists in science, technology, arts and culture.
Every program has its own requirements. On a free consultation we assess which one fits you.
Benefits of a UK passport
Freedom of travel
Visa-free or simplified entry to 187 countries, including the Schengen area, the United States and Canada.
Citizenship passed down to children
You can pass citizenship on to children born outside the UK.
Access to state programs
The right to full healthcare and social benefits.
Quality education
Access to educational institutions on the same terms as citizens, including financial support.
How to get UK citizenship: step by step
Initial review
A Murblz expert holds a free consultation and picks the best relocation route. If there are complications, they suggest a solution or another program.
Document preparation
You gather the document package for the chosen program - on your own or with Murblz.
Getting residency
You move to the UK and obtain resident status.
ILR or settled status
Citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland get settled status. Everyone else has to live in the country continuously for 5 years to qualify for ILR.
UK citizenship
You gather the documents confirming your ILR or settled status and your residence, pass the Life in the UK test and prove your English.
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187 visa-free countries with a UK passport
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Asia
Americas
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