Becoming an English citizen is a great way to secure your future, no matter what it looks like.
If you’re planning to live in England for the rest of your life, becoming a citizen makes it easier to get a job and find housing. If you plan on moving back home after graduation, being an English citizen will make it easier for you to work as an engineer or teacher in other countries that have close ties to England.
There are two ways to become an English citizen: by birth or by investment. If you were born in England and have never lived anywhere else, then congratulations! You’re already a citizen. But if this isn’t the case for you, then there are still options available for becoming an English citizen by investment.
To become an English citizen by investment, you need at least £1 million ($1.3 million USD) in assets (such as real estate) or £2 million ($2.7 million USD) in investments (stocks and bonds). There are also other requirements, such as having lived in the country for seven years out of the last 10 years before applying for citizenship—but these are all things that can be done within five years if necessary!
How To Become An English Citizen
Prepare your application for British citizenship
There are 3 ways to prepare your application for naturalisation:
- Submit an individual application
- Apply through a National Checking Service (NCS)
- Apply through an agent or representative
If you decide to apply on your own, you must complete Form AN. Immigration Direct can help you prepare and submit this application!
STEP3
Complete Biometrics
Complete Biometrics
As a part of the application process, you are required to provide biometric information (fingerprints and photo) at a cost of £19.20. After you submit your application, the Home Office will tell you when to provide this information.
STEP4
Submit Your Application
Submit Your Application
Once your Form AN, Application for Naturalisation is complete, you will need to send it along with the fee and supporting documents to:
UKVIDepartment 1
The Capital
New Hall Place
Liverpool
L3 9PP
If you are overseas, you should send your application to UK Visas and Immigration:
Department 1
UK Visas and Immigration
PO BOX 306
Liverpool
L2 0QN
STEP5
Wait for a decision
Wait for a decision
It can take 6 months or longer for a decision to be made on your application. Once a decision is made, or if any further information is needed from you, you will be contacted by UK Visas and Immigration.
STEP6
Attend a Citizenship Ceremony and officially become a British citizen!
Attend a Citizenship Ceremony and officially become a British citizen!
If you’re application is approved, you’ll be invited to attend a Citizenship Ceremony. At the ceremony, you’ll make an Oath of Allegiance to the UK, promising to respect the its rights, freedoms and laws. Then, you’ll be presented with your Certificate of British Citizenship!
