Can a dependent visa holder become a British citizen?

Dependency Visa holders can usually apply for British Naturalisation as a UK citizen after having spent 5 years continuously in the UK. Talk to our specialists and get the right advice, right now.

Can a British citizen apply for settled status?

If you’re a British or Irish citizen, there are some situations when your family members can apply for pre-settled or settled status. If you have close family members who aren’t British citizens, they can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme in some situations. Talk to an adviser if you’re in one of these situations.

Can a child be a British citizen if they are born in the UK?

Your child might already be a British citizen if they were born in the UK or they have a British parent. You can check if your child is already a British citizen. They can only apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if they’re dependent on you.

Do you need to apply to extend or settle in the UK?

unlimited if you applied to join a family member who’s British or settled in the UK – you will not need to apply to extend or settle as long as your family member’s stay if they have refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK – you’ll need to apply to extend or settle when they do

How are partners and family members settled in the UK?

The UK offers several routes to settlement for partners and family members of British citizens and settled persons in the UK, under the Spouse or Civil Partner, Unmarried Partner, Adult Dependent Relative and Child immigration routes. What are the main eligibility requirements for Settlement for Partners and Family Members?

Can a family member apply for the EU Settlement Scheme?

If you have Irish and British citizenship and you weren’t born in Northern Ireland, you can’t apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Your family members can only apply to the EU Settlement Scheme if: Talk to an adviser if you’re in one of these situations. Before your family member comes to the UK, check: