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When ca I apply for my naturalization and British passport

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 10:46 am
by tumpa
Hi,

I have an Indian passport and recently got my ILR under Set (O) route as dependants of a skilled worker. More details is in my earlier post here viewtopic.php?t=358556.
My husband who also had an Indian passport, has eventually got his ILR in May 2024 and UK passport in July 2025 as he had qualified under 10 years long residence route. My question is can I apply for my naturalization straight away as my husband is already a British citizen and I and my daughter have got my ILR now. Or do I need to wait for 1 year before I apply for my naturalization.

Thanks

Re: When ca I apply for my naturalization and British passport

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 11:00 am
by lolo2
Yes, you can apply for naturalisation straight away under section 6(2): married to a British citizen. No need to wait.

Re: When ca I apply for my naturalization and British passport

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 11:05 am
by tumpa
Thanks Lolo,

Will start the application now. Also are there any categories while applying for naturalization which I need to choose. For example, while applying ILR we have Set (O), Set (M) etc. Do we have similar categories for applying for naturalization. Or its just one category only.

Re: When ca I apply for my naturalization and British passport

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 12:10 pm
by lolo2
For adults, it's only one form AN https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-guidance

Naturalisation is not an immigration application and it has its specific rules, how you obtained ILR is irrelevant.