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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.
Re: When ca I apply for my naturalization and British passport
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 1:38 pm
by tumpa
Thanks Lolo2,
I have got an initial glance at the document. Also do you know if there are any similar directives for kids aged 9, who has also got ILR but was born outside UK as I want to apply for my daughter as well. Can I do it together, or shall I have to wait before my naturalization completes. And then directly apply for passport.
Re: When ca I apply for my naturalization and British passport
Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 2:07 pm
by contorted_svy
Yes, both you and child can apply (if child has completed 5 years of residence).
Child's references for registration
Posted: Mon May 25, 2026 11:37 am
by tumpa
Hi,
I have a query regarding reference for my 9 year old daughter who needs reference for her registration. She has ILR and her father is a British citizen. I have asked her school if anybody can provide reference but haven't got any response yet. People are ready to give contact details but not passport number. Do we know for children (under 18 years) apart from school who else can provide reference for registration application, thanks.
Re: Child's references for registration
Posted: Wed May 27, 2026 7:05 pm
by contorted_svy
Use a family friend on the professionals list. this is a well known issue to ukvi.