Planning Your British Citizenship Application
Think ahead about the rules and evidence you will need if you want to become a British citizen.
Last updated: 10.05.2026
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1. Check when you can apply after ILR
Even after you get long term stay, you may need to wait some time before applying for citizenship. The waiting time can be different for each person.
What to do: Read the GOV.UK becoming a British citizen pages and simple timelines like WithRowan to see how long you usually need to hold long term stay. Check if rules are different for partners of British citizens.
What do you need: You need the date your long term stay may start and your relationship status, plus access to the rules.
Outcomes: You will know when you can start planning your citizenship application after getting long term stay.
Lifehack: Add this future date to your long term plan so it does not come as a surprise years later.
2. Review all British citizenship requirements
3. Prepare documents and evidence for citizenship
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