Naturalisation & British passport

[tribalgirl]

Hi there ,

I have got my ILR in SEP 2007 since i got it i was out of the country for a couple of times the longest being for 1 yr 11 months . i will provide with all the dates where i have being out of the country .

2nd dec 2007 - 20th dec 2007
10th nov 2009 - 15th jan 2010
27th feb 2010 - 9th may 2010
18th may 2010 - 9th july 2010
31 dec 2010 - 18th dec 2012
11th apr 2013-15th apr 2013

with all these days of me being out of the country can u please tell me how long will it take to get my british passport

Thanks & Regards

[Ayyubi72]

You can apply on 18/12/2015 if you are married to a British citizen on the date of application.

You can apply on 18/12/2017 if you are not married to a British citizen on the date of application.

There are other requirements for naturalisation such as good character, and KoLL. You will need to have Life in the UK Test pass letter & B1 level english qualification in speaking and listening to meet KoLL requirements.

There is more detail about making naturalisation application. You can ask for further guidance on the forum few months before you apply.

[tribalgirl]

Can u tell me why is it taking so long as i said in my above message that i have ILR since sep 2007 ie almost 5 yrs now . Still it will take me 2 more yrs to apply for british passport . And more over my husband got his citizenship 2yrs back.

You can apply on 18/12/2015 if you are married to a British citizen on the date of application.

You can apply on 18/12/2017 if you are not married to a British citizen on the date of application.

There are other requirements for naturalisation such as good character, and KoLL. You will need to have Life in the UK Test pass letter & B1 level english qualification in speaking and listening to meet KoLL requirements.

There is more detail about making naturalisation application. You can ask for further guidance on the forum few months before you apply.

[Ayyubi72]

You can apply on 18/12/2015 if you are married to a British citizen on the date of application.

This is because, in 3 years immediately preceeding the date of application, you cannot have more than 270 days absence.

Also, you must have been physically present in UK 3 year immediately preceeding the date of application.

For naturalisation application, you have to count 3 years backward from the date you apply and see if you meet the requirements. What happened before 3 years is irrelevant.

If you carry on having very long absences in the future too, then you might never become eligible for naturalisation.

[tribalgirl]

Thanks for the replies .

You can apply on 18/12/2015 if you are married to a British citizen on the date of application.

This is because, in 3 years immediately preceeding the date of application, you cannot have more than 270 days absence.

Also, you must have been physically present in UK 3 year immediately preceeding the date of application.

For naturalisation application, you have to count 3 years backward from the date you apply and see if you meet the requirements. What happened before 3 years is irrelevant.

If you carry on having very long absences in the future too, then you might never become eligible for naturalisation.

[Amber]

Hi there ,

I have got my ILR in SEP 2007 since i got it i was out of the country for a couple of times the longest being for 1 yr 11 months . i will provide with all the dates where i have being out of the country .

2nd dec 2007 - 20th dec 2007
10th nov 2009 - 15th jan 2010
27th feb 2010 - 9th may 2010
18th may 2010 - 9th july 2010
31 dec 2010 - 18th dec 2012
11th apr 2013-15th apr 2013

with all these days of me being out of the country can u please tell me how long will it take to get my british passport

[Amber]

Have you sent off the application, see also, absences.

[Amber]

I actually wanted to know is it compulsory for me write ESOL i am asking this because i have heard the from today onwards u have to take both LIFE IN UK test and ESOL . How far is dis true coz i have already taken Life in the UK test . And what exactly do you mean by 'estate' in ur previous reply . I dont have any property on my name here the house we have is on my husband's name . The only thing i can say is both my husband n daughter hold british passport . Can i apply for citizenship in december based on this .

[Amber]

From today in addition to the LIUK test, you must meet a B1 English requirement, do you have a degree taught in English?

In the last 3 years how many days have you been absent from the UK and in the last 12 months how many days?

[Ayyubi72]

Over 2 years absenses.

OP's residence period only starts from 19th dec 2012. OP asked about residential requirements, and I replied.

It was 3 months ago. I think you are bored and just fishing old threads to impart your knowledge and advice.

[tribalgirl]

Hi

Thanks for the prompt reply . Yes i have completed my degree from an english medium school.

And in the last 3 years (i;e from 30 dec 2010 - 17th dec 2012 ) its total of 718 days i was absent from the country . And in the last 12 months(i;e from 18th dec 2012 to 18th dec 2013) it will be jus 4days i was not in country )

From today in addition to the LIUK test, you must meet a B1 English requirement, do you have a degree taught in English?

In the last 3 years how many days have you been absent from the UK and in the last 12 months how many days?

[tribalgirl]

Thnx for ur reply . Its not that i am bored or imparting my knowledge its just that as the date is nearby i wanted to confirm this before i apply . And i wanted to have a more clearer information at hand .

Thanks & Regards

Over 2 years absenses.
OP's residence period only starts from 19th dec 2012. OP asked about residential requirements, and I replied.

It was 3 months ago. I think you are bored and just fishing old threads to impart your knowledge and advice.

[Ayyubi72]

That comment was not for you.

By the way 18/12 2015 is still a long way to go. 26 months.