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EU To British Citizenship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UK\u2019s decision to leave the European Union stipulates key changes to the immigration rules. At
the beginning of January 2021, a new points-based immigration system came into effect, requiring
all new EEA entrants into the country to apply for a UK Visa. Meanwhile, EU citizens<\/a> already living in
the UK were able to apply for Settled Status.
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As such there are numerous routes through which EEA nationals can apply for British Citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EU to British citizenship through Settled Status<\/strong>
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Settled Status is the status granted to EEA nationals who have already lived in the UK for at least five
years up until 30 June 2021 and who have applied under the EU Settlement Scheme. Those who
have accumulated less than five years residency have instead been granted Pre-Settled Status.
The key to remember here is that Settled Status is a form of Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).
Similarly to ILR then, EU nationals with Settled Status can seek to apply for British Citizenship after
just 12 months.
You may also have to check that your home country in the EU permits Dual Citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EU to British citizenship by naturalisation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n


To naturalise as a British citizen, you must meet a set of specific criteria. The applicant generally
must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n