I wonder if anyone can help me with this very confusing issue?
I want to change my expired Zimbabwean passport for a British one. I cannot return to Zimbabwe to renew my passport (don't want to either as none my family are there and I'd be at significant risk) and I cannot apply through the Zim official channels here in the UK because I have not got my essential National Identity card. My UK ancestral visa is still valid for 10 months, so I am not here illegally. I know in theory I have the right to a UK passport, but knowing how to go about getting one seems very long & drawn out and without a valid passport, it means I cannot get out of the UK which is driving my British husband mad as he'd like us to travel.
I believe I need to apply first for indefinate leave to remain when I have 28 days remaining on my visa, then citizenship, then the UK passport, but am not sure if this is correct??
I have been in the UK for 4 years and 2 months on an ancestral visa, there are 10 months valid on it.
I have also been married to a British man for over two years.
So, my questions are:
What are the steps I need to follow for obtaining a British passport and how long should the process take?
Are there any fast track options for me?
I have been given so much misleading information by officials that I don't quite know what to do for the best and I really hope someone on here may be able to give me advice or share experience.
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