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Becoming British.

British citizenship applications reconstructed from primary documents, so the timeline stands up to Home Office review.

01

Who it’s for.

— FOR

  • —Holders of Indefinite Leave to Remain for at least 12 months
  • —Spouses of British citizens with ILR (no 12-month wait required)
  • —Those meeting the good character, residence, and language requirements

— NOT FOR

  • —Those who do not yet hold ILR (see the ILR service first)
  • —Applicants with unresolved good character concerns (specialist advice required)
02

What it covers.

  • 01

    Absence reconciliation

    Every trip abroad over the qualifying period verified against passport stamps and travel records.

  • 02

    Good character review

    Cautions, fixed penalties, and any other matters reviewed and addressed in the application.

  • 03

    Referee preparation

    Two referees identified and briefed on what they're confirming.

  • 04

    Life in the UK and language evidence

    Test certificates and exemptions verified.

  • 05

    Application and ceremony

    Application lodged; once approved, citizenship ceremony booked.

03

The process.

01

Consultation

Eligibility confirmed and risk factors identified.

02

Timeline reconstruction

Every absence over the qualifying period is reconciled with documentary evidence.

03

Application prepared

Form completed, referees briefed, supporting documents indexed.

04

Submission

Lodged with biometric appointment; copies retained for your records.

05

Ceremony

Once approved, your local council ceremony is booked — and that's the moment it all becomes real.

04

The timeline.

Decisions typically arrive within six months, after which the citizenship ceremony is scheduled within 90 days.

05

Common questions.

Standard civil parking penalties are not normally considered. Criminal convictions and motoring offences resulting in court appearances do require declaration. We review your full history at the consultation.

British law permits dual or multiple citizenship. Whether your country of origin permits it is a separate question — we discuss this case by case.

Twelve months after the grant of ILR, unless you are married to a British citizen — in which case there is no waiting period.

— BEGIN YOUR NATURALISATION & CITIZENSHIP

Twenty minutes, no obligation.

Tell William about your case. You'll hear back within 24 hours.