British Citizenship For Adults And Children
British Citizenship For Adults And Children
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British Citizenship
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There are several ways to become a British Citizen. The application process for Naturalisation or British Citizenship may at first seem simple however, British Nationality laws and understanding the UKVI “Good Character” requirement can be complex.
Whether you are seeking to register your child as a British Citizen, or you are looking to apply for naturalisation, KLR Solicitors will be happy to assist you.
Our immigration Solicitors will provide all the legal advice you need to successfully apply for naturalisation. You may have many questions, such as “can I have dual citizenship” or “what is meant by “good character”, or “can I apply even though I have a criminal record”.
We will take the time to listen to your personal circumstances and carefully answer your queries and assist you with the British Citizenship application process.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for British Citizenship, you will need to:
• be 18 or over
• have held Indefinite Leave to Remain or if you are an EU/EEA national Settled Status for 12 months
• have past the Life in the UK test
• meet the English language requirements
• plan to live permanently in the UK
• show you have not had excessive absences from the country during the qualifying
• period
• be of good character
The government guidance on the ‘good character’ requirement states:
“To be of good character you should have shown respect for the rights and freedoms of the UK, observe its laws and fulfilled your duties and obligations as a resident of the UK. Checks will be carried out to ensure that the information you give is correct.”
It is often feared that having a criminal record will negatively affect ones application for Naturalisation, however this is not necessarily true. Having a criminal record does not automatically mean that your British Citizenship application will be refused; however, you will need to seek legal advice. Our immigration lawyers can provide you with information on how your criminal record may affect your application and the best way to proceed.
How do I obtain British Citizenship for my child?
If your child was born in the UK and you and their other parent is a British Citizen or has Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status, then they will automatically acquire citizenship. If your child was not born in the UK but your or their other parent is a British Citizen, they will automatically be a British Citizen themselves by descent.
British citizen by descent applies when an individual is born outside the UK and one or both parents are British. Section 14(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981 provides an extensive definition of the term British citizen by descent.
For a consultation regarding your British Citizenship application or refusal, please call us on 0208 300 6666 or fill in the form below.
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KLR Solicitors Sidcup
(Head Office)
63A Sidcup High Street
Sidcup
Kent
DA14 6DW
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