Becoming a british citizen?

Question

Im an expat & I was thinking of working after I graduate (hopefully) somewhere in the UK. How long will it take me to achieve the citizenship & how hard will it be ?

I also wanted to know, getting a UK passport is it similar to the Irish ? I know they're all from the same group, but which is better ?

Answer 1

Below is the UK Home Office criteria for Naturalization.

Citizenship and Naturalization

    Once a person has had indefinite leave to remain for a year they may apply for naturalization as a UK citizen.

    Once a candidate has been physically resident in the UK for a year as a permanent UK resident, they may apply to become a naturalized British citizen. Unfortunately, naturalization applications are likely to take one to one and half years to be processed. Those who seek naturalization other than by marriage to an UK Citizen must meet the requirements outlined below:

General Requirements for UK Citizenship and Naturalization:

They must be aged 18 or over and are not of unsound mind.

They must be of good character.

They should have a sufficient knowledge of the English language (or Welsh or Scottish Gaelic

Ireland has their own rules for citizenhip ;it is harder to obtain .

Irish Citizenship by Birth

Irish Citizenship by Descent

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trough residency :

Citizenship Through Naturalization

Ireland's Department of Justice handles applications for naturalization and citizenship is granted at the minister's “absolute discretion.” It's a slow process and generally takes between 18 and 24 months before any decision is reached. To be considered for Irish citizenship, the following criteria have to be satisfied: The applicant is resident in the state and is 18 years of age or older. During the preceding nine years, the applicant must have lived legally in the state for five of those years. The last of those five qualifying years must have been one of continuous residence, though an absence for vacations or business won't generally be regarded as a break in residence.

Applicants must satisfy the minister of their good character and also of their intention to live in Ireland after naturalization. The following documentation has to be submitted with an application, both the originals and a photocopy of each:

A passport

Garda Síochána certificate of registration (green residency permit book)

Birth certificate with a certified translation if not in English

If applicable, a marriage certificate-again with certified translation if necessary

Statement from the revenue commissioners that all due taxes have been paid

Depending on circumstances, details of personal tax, company tax, PRSI contributions, and VAT payments

Documentary proofs of financial status such as bank or building society statements

If applicable, pay slips or statement of earnings from an employer

Should the minister grant your application, you'll be required to stand in open court before a district court judge and make a declaration of fidelity to the nation and loyalty to the state.

For more information contact the Department of Justice, Immigration and Citizenship Division.

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Answer 2

Irish and UK passport are different. Both different countries. One is a Republic and the other isn't. I don't know how you go about getting a UK passport. They have very strict passport laws here in Ireland due too the fact we are a neutral country. The laws here have been up dated here. That even those who are married to Irish citizens may not be entitled to Irish passport.

Answer 3

Study hard so that you could land a good job in UK.  When you have stayed long enough in UK, you can now apply for a British citizenship.  The easiest way is to marry a British citizen and by operation of law, you can be naturalized as a British.