Why Apply for the UK Naturalization?

• Gain British citizenship
• Valid for a lifetime
• Right to live, study, and work in UK
• Access healthcare services
• Apply for a British passport
   

Naturalization is the lawful process by which an individual changes their nationality after immigrating overseas.

UK naturalization is the legal process through which a foreign national can gain British citizenship. If you fulfill the eligibility requirements, you are eligible to apply for citizenship in the UK through naturalization. The naturalization scheme authorizes you to have equal rights and privileges as a natural-born citizen of the UK.
 

Benefits of UK Citizenship

UK citizenship offers several benefits, such as:
 

• Right to live in the UK indefinitely
• Right to have a British passport
• Participation in the British elections and the right to stand for public office
• Avail of medical care through the National Health Service or NHS
• Apply for more than 2 million jobs
• Enter the UK with no restrictions
• Unrestricted travelling abroad
• Sponsor dependents to come to the UK
   

Eligibility Criteria for UK Naturalization

The eligibility criteria to apply for naturalization are given below. You must:

• Be aged 18 years or above
• Stayed in the UK for at least 5 years without an absence of more than 450 days
• 3 years of UK permanent residency If married to a British spouse
• No criminal record
• Fulfill the requirements in English language proficiency
• Qualify the “Life in the UK” test
   

UK Citizenship Requirements

The documents required to apply for UK citizenship are listed below. You must have:

• Duly filled application form
• A valid passport
• Proof of residency in the UK
• Proof of qualifying for the Language proficiency test
• Proof of qualifying for the Life in the UK Test
• Good Character Certificate
• Marriage Certificates, if applying for UK citizenship through marriage
• Proof of UK Indefinite Leave to Remain or ILR
• Travel History
   

How to Apply for UK Citizenship?

The step-by-step procedure to apply for British citizenship is given below.

Step 1: Check your eligibility for the British citizenship.

Step 2: Organize all the required documents.

Step 3: Submit the duly filled out form.

Step 4: Wait for the decision on your citizenship application.

Step 5: Attend the “Oath of Allegiance” ceremony for British citizenship
 

Fee for UK Citizenship

The processing fee for UK citizenship is £1,330.
 

UK Citizenship Processing Time

The processing time for the UK Citizenship application is 4 to 6 months.
 

How Can Indians Apply for British Citizenship?

You can apply for citizenship in the UK in several ways. You can apply through:

• Tier 1 Visa (General) -The Tier 1 visa has a points-based system. Points are given to applicants for:
  • English language proficiency
  • Prior work experience
  • Having a valid Certificate of Sponsorship or COS
• Tier 2 Visa (General)—The Tier 2 Visa is aimed at skilled international professionals whose designated employers sponsor their work in the UK. The points are allocated depending on the skilled worker's qualifications.
• Tier 2 Visa (Intra-company transfers)—The Tier 2 Visa (Intra-company transfers) is aimed at foreign nationals who work for International multinational companies. The Tier 2 Visa (Intra-company transfers) authorizes an employer to transfer an individual to the UK from a branch of the UK Company located overseas for a specific project.
• Tier 5 Visa (Young People) -The Tier 5 Visa is aimed at young people aged between 18 and 30. The applicant must be a non-EU resident and work to create jobs for young employees in the UK. Before applying for the Tier 5 Visa, the applicants must fulfill the residency requirements of residing in the UK for at least three months.
• Tier 6 Visa (Youth Mobility Scheme) -The Tier 6 Visa is aimed at foreign nationals aged between 18 and 30 when they apply for British Citizenship.
   

About the UK

The United Kingdom is an island country in the North-West part of mainland Europe. London is the capital of the UK and one of the world's leading financial, commercial, and cultural hubs. Other major cities in the UK include:

• Birmingham
• Liverpool
• Manchester
• Belfast
• Londonderry
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Swansea
• Cardiff
   

Work in UK as a Naturalized Citizen

The UK's economy is highly developed and a mixed market. It is the 6^th largest economy in the world. The average annual income in the UK is £37,430.

The popular jobs in the UK with their average annual income are given in the table below.

Jobs	Average Annual Income (in Pounds)
Engineering	40,990
IT	41,282
STEM	38,362
Marketing & Sales	36,267
HR	32,937
Healthcare	45,985
Teachers	34,616
Accountants	39,018
Hospitality	30,180
Nursing	35,100

 

Apply for a British Passport as a UK Naturalized Citizen

As a naturalized British citizen you can apply for the British passport. The British passport offers you several benefits, such as:  

• Visa-free travel to more than 180 countries
• Proof of UK citizenship
• Access to British consular assistance across the world
   

How Does Y-Axis Help You?

The UK is the best place for immigrants to work and settle. With deep knowledge of UK immigration and work policies, Y-Axis offers you expertise guidance and counsel on all necessary procedures and requirements to increase your chances of working and migrating to the UK.

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• Free eligibility check to work in the UK through the Y-Axis UK immigration points calculator
• Y-Path: Get step by step guide to work in the UK. Y-Path is a personalized approach that assists in making a life-changing decision. Millions of people transform their lives dramatically when they work or study abroad and you can, too.
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