Settled people considering British citizenship
British citizenship advice
Clear advice on naturalisation, including the residence and good character requirements.
Most adults who are settled in the UK can apply to become British citizens by naturalisation once they meet the residence, absence, good character, language and knowledge requirements.
Requirements differ in some cases, for example for spouses and civil partners of British citizens. We check the position that applies to you. Official guidance on every UK immigration route is published on GOV.UK. The rules change regularly, so we check the current position before advising.
Who this may be relevant to
- People with Indefinite Leave to Remain or settled status
- Spouses and civil partners of British citizens
- People with absences or matters that may affect good character
What we can advise on
- Residence requirements
- The residence period and permitted absences.
- Good character
- How matters such as convictions or immigration breaches may be considered.
- English and Life in the UK
- The requirements and exemptions.
- The application
- Preparing the naturalisation application and supporting documents.
How Resolve can help
- Check eligibility and absences before you apply
- Explain any good character concerns honestly
- Prepare the application and supporting documents
How a citizenship matter usually begins
First contact
Tell us briefly about your circumstances and what you are trying to achieve. Please do not send documents at this stage.
Initial discussion
We carry out our conflict and identity checks, then discuss the route, the main requirements and how we charge.
Reviewing the position
We review your settlement, residence history and any good character matters.
Next steps
We agree in writing what we will do. Decisions are made by the Home Office, and no outcome or processing time can be guaranteed.
Working with Resolve
- Plain explanations of the requirements and the risks before anything is submitted
- Honest advice where another route may be more suitable, or where an application is unlikely to meet the rules
- Clear communication about your matter and the next steps
- Based in Watford, advising clients across Hertfordshire, London and England & Wales
Where we act
Our office is in Watford, Hertfordshire. We advise on UK immigration matters for clients in Hertfordshire, London and elsewhere, and can communicate by telephone, video and email where appropriate.
Frequently asked questions
Which immigration matters does Resolve deal with?
We offer a selected range of immigration services: Global Talent and Innovator Founder visas, spouse and partner visas, business immigration, sponsor licences, Indefinite Leave to Remain and British citizenship.
If your matter falls outside these services we will tell you promptly so that you can find the right adviser.
What is the first step in an immigration matter?
Tell us in outline about your circumstances, your current immigration status and any deadline. We carry out conflict and identity checks before advising substantively and will explain how we charge.
Please do not send passports or other documents with your first enquiry.
Start Your Enquiry
Tell us briefly what has happened and what you need. Email and telephone are both required so we can respond in the way that suits you.