Can my girlfriend get British citizenship?

Obtaining UK citizenship through marriage A spouse that has married a UK citizen (or is in a civil partnership) can apply for UK citizenship if they are at least 18 years old and have lived in the UK for at least three years before making the application.

Can I be deported if I am married to a UK citizen?

The spouse or civil partner of an individual facing deportation may not be deported if they have either qualified to live in the UK themselves – and not just as a family member of the immigrant to be deported – or if they live apart from them.

Can a partner of a British citizen apply for citizenship?

Otherwise, check if your children are eligible to apply for citizenship in another way. You cannot apply for citizenship as the partner of a British citizen if your partner has died. Check if you’re eligible another way – for example if you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK or permanent residence status.

What do I need to bring my partner to the UK?

You need to be earning a certain amount, or have enough savings, in order to bring your partner to the UK to live. This is called ‘meeting the financial requirement’. You don’t need to meet the financial requirement if you have refugee status or humanitarian protection.

When to apply for a UK partner visa?

Your partner can apply for pre-settled or settled status if you have British or Irish citizenship – or both. You must have been living in the UK by 31 December 2020. When you were born one of your parents must have had either:

How much does it cost to become a British spouse?

How much does it cost to apply for British citizenship as a spouse? It costs £1,300 to apply for British citizenship by marriage. This fee does not include an additional charge of £19.20 to have your biometric information collected.

Otherwise, check if your children are eligible to apply for citizenship in another way. You cannot apply for citizenship as the partner of a British citizen if your partner has died. Check if you’re eligible another way – for example if you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK or permanent residence status.

Can a dual national get help from the UK?

As a dual national you cannot get diplomatic help from the British government when you are in the other country where you hold citizenship. For example, if you hold both British and Chinese citizenship you cannot get diplomatic help from the UK when you’re in China.

Can a married person have dual nationality in the UK?

In some countries, a married person is automatically counted as having their partner’s nationality. Children may also automatically have a parent’s nationality even if they were born abroad. Check with the country’s consulate or high commission in the UK to find out about that country’s laws on dual nationality.

What do you need to be married to a British citizen?

You’re married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen. To apply as the spouse or civil partner of a British citizen you must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. You’ll also need to have one of the following: indefinite leave to remain. settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.