The United Kingdom requirements for citizenship are quite broad compare to your first entry into the country, but once you are able to meet all the criteria, there are many awesome benefits you will enjoy for the rest of your life.
Eligibility for permanent residency or citizenship in the United Kingdom
Your eligibility status might vary i.e. EU settlement scheme. But these are the general requirements for you to attain citizenship in the UK.
- You must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.
- You must not breach any UK immigration law (lived illegally in the country).
- You must be proficient or have knowledge of English, Welsh or Scottish Gaelic.
- You must be age 18 or more.
- You must be found of good behavior and character.
- You must have passed the UK life test.
- You must have the intention to continue staying in the UK or be employed for an international organization owned by the UK.
- You must pay the application fee which is £1,330.
There are also other thing basic requirements before you can apply for citizenship. You must not have spent 15 months (450 days) out of the UK during the last 5 years. Also, in the last 12 months of your 5 years stay, you must not have been out of the UK for more than 3 months (90 days).
Benefits of being a UK permanent resident or citizen
It is a dream for anyone who wishes to obtain her/her British citizenship. As a citizen or PR in the United Kingdom, you have access to:
- Free medical treatment, pension, and other benefits
- Living permanently in the UK. You have the right to high-level employment, settlement, marriage, bank account, and to purchase a property.
- Stable economy and community. The UK has a stable government and solid currency (Pound). Discrimination, sexual harassment, and religion hassle are also illegal.
- Receive the British passport (you will no longer be subject to immigration controls or unrestricted entry to the country).
- Vote in a local, parliamentary, or European election.
- Stand in a public office.
- Become a European Union (EU) citizen. This will allow you to work and travel in any EU territory without work or travel permits.

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