British Naturalization

[businessmanuk]

After having the ILR approved, how long do we need to wait before applying for the British passport? Thanks

[Casa]

After having the ILR approved, how long do we need to wait before applying for the British passport? Thanks

You need to apply for and be granted British citizenship before you qualify for a British passport.

Unless you are married to a British citizen, you will have to wait 12 months after being issued with ILR before applying for British citizenship.

[businessmanuk]

how to apply for British citizenship then?

[secret.simon]

Form AN. Read the guide and booklet thoroughly.

[businessmanuk]

I was reading it and just wanted to clarify that - I do need to wait for 12 months from the date i got my ILR approved before applying for the British citizenship, did i understand right or could i apply for the citizenship because I have been living in the UK for more than 5 years continuously?

[secret.simon]

I do need to wait for 12 months from the date i got my ILR approved before applying for the British citizenship

Yes.

You need both a minimum of one year's residence in the UK with ILR AND a minimum of five years residence overall in the UK before the date of application.