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British Citizen Ship-Documents to prove 5 year residence

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 5:07 pm
by jasonin
Does anyone know what documents are required to prove that you have been residing for 5 years in Britian . Also what is the process to apply for British Citizenship once your five years are up.

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:19 am
by geriatrix
Is this query for yourself, a Portugese citizen, or generic?

Re: British Citizen Ship-Documents to prove 5 year residence

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 9:32 am
by bobobo
Your passport should be enough, however if you are an EEA national then attach P60's (Not P45 as they just prove you left employment)
jasonin wrote:Does anyone know what documents are required to prove that you have been residing for 5 years in Britian . Also what is the process to apply for British Citizenship once your five years are up.

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 10:29 am
by Jambo
Just to add - normally, you can apply only after 6 years of residence in the UK although the residence requirements are only examined over the last 5 years. This is because you need to hold PR/ILR for 1 year before applying (unless married to a British citizen).

See more in Citizenship FAQs - Common Questions - Read before posting.

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2012 12:06 pm
by Gyfrinachgar
You became a Portugese citizen - did you exercise EU Treaty rights (work/study as an EEA citizen under EU directives) in the UK? If so, your best way forward is to apply for a permenent residency sticker (using form EEA3) after 5 years residence. That is voluntary, but free, and it will make your application for naturalisation as a British citizen *much* smoother later.