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Hi there,

I am a Lithuanian (EEA) professional living in London for 5 years and 2 months now.

I have been a part-time student for the first 2 years, and also a registered self-employed for about 4,5 years.

I have received a Residence Permit 3 years ago - I know it's not required for me but I thought it might help with naturalisation.

It would be a great help if you could advise me on the following:

1. I don't have an entry stamp in my passport. Can I just include a letter from my college with the course start date on it?
2. Since I have been studying for 2 years only, do I need to include my HMRC statements for the remaining 3 years, or would a single most recent statement be enough?


I guess I am mostly confused by this paragraph: "Evidence of exercising treaty rights for five years... Letters from educational establishments or other government departments indicating your presence in the United Kingdom during the qualifying period".

Thank you.

First, you should be aware that you can only apply after 6 years in the UK (although for naturalisation only the last 5 years count).

I suggest you read EEA family permit applying for cityzenship help pls and the link it leads to.

I presume you are aware that Lithuania doesn't allow dual citizenship.

First, you should be aware that you can only apply after 6 years in the UK (although for naturalisation only the last 5 years count).

I see. In the Do you qualify? section of the AN booklet it says that Self-employed persons and Students may have the right to reside permanently in the UK. So is Permanent Residence different from the right to "reside permanently"? Do I still need to get PR and wait for 1 one year before applying for BC?

I presume you are aware that Lithuania doesn't allow dual citizenship.

Yes, I am aware of that.

Thanks.

" who may have the right to reside permanently in the UK" means you may obtain PR status automatically if you exercise treaty rights for 5 years. Unless you are married to a British citizen, you need to hold PR status for at least 1 year before applying for naturalisation.

OK, thank you, Jumbo.