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Hi,

I am a Greek national residing in the UK since 9/2002. I would like to apply for naturalisation and i am a bit confused in regards to the requirement for the Permanent residence status and the residential qualifying period. The time line is as per below

9-2002 arrival in the UK
9/2002 until 10-2005 University Student. I can obtain a letter confirming my studies.
3/2003 until 8-2006 part time worker in pub. I might not be able to produce evidence of this as the pub chain is now closed and i do not have the P60's. Moreover this was registered under a temporary NI number so i do not know if the Tax office will a have a record of it
3-2006 until 7-2006. Full time worker. I can obtain a letter from the employer for this. This might be affected by the same NI number as the previous one.
8-2006 until now. Full time worker. I can obtain a letter from the employer and i also have the P60's.

Given the above can i apply for naturalisation now or i need to obtain a permanent residence status from the Home office and wait a further 12 months? The website is not explicit in regards to the applicability of the "free from immigration time restriction" requirement to EEA nationals. My understanding is that all EEA nationals automatically get the PR/ILR on 5 years however does this need to be accompanied with a Home office letter or any other evidence?

Thank you in advance for your help

If you can prove that you have attained PR for at least 12 months, then you don't need to apply for confirmation.

vinny wrote:If you can prove that you have attained PR for at least 12 months, then you don't need to apply for confirmation.

Hi Vinny,

In this case am i right to assume that if submit my P60's with form AN for the past 6 years that will constitute a proof of PR or i need to apply separately for PR and then wait 12 months to apply for citizenship?

You can apply directly for BC with the 6 P60's. See section 2.4-2.6 in form AN.

Try to exclude your student status if possible unless you have had CSI. You seem to have resided long enough to qualify without it and I am just saying that it might complicate things.

The student years are pre-2006 so CSI was not required then but I agree with your statement. Providing P60 would make it much easier (especially if going for BC directly).

Hi Dimintrios

Did you have to Life in the UK test as an EU National to apply for British Citizenship or just have to submit Form AN with P60?

Thanks