Скачать или смотреть How to Apply for British Citizenship Online | Step-by-Step Guide by a UK lawyer

Applying for British citizenship online can be confusing, especially if you hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE). This step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know for the 5-year route, including eligibility, fees, and how to submit your evidence correctly.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction: British Citizenship Application (ILR / ILE – 5-Year Route)
00:42 – Understanding Fees & Cost Breakdown
01:00 – Start Your Application & Enter Personal Details
03:12 – Select Citizenship Ceremony & Oath Location
03:49 – Enter Passport Details Correctly
04:50 – Confirm ILR / ILE / Settled Status & Grant Date
05:57 – Life in the UK Test: Key Requirements
07:03 – English Language Requirement & Exemptions
09:24 – Disclose Criminal Record, Debt & Immigration Issues
10:19 – Good Character Requirement Explained
10:51 – Referees for British Citizenship: Rules & Examples
18:00 – Date of Entry & 5-Year Residence Start Date
19:12 – Absences from the UK: 450 / 90-Day Rules Explained
24:00 – Supporting Documents Checklist: Avoid Refusal
25:35 – Referee Declaration Forms: Download & Upload
26:19 – Final Declaration & Payment Process
27:02 – TLScontact: Upload Documents & Book Biometrics
29:01 – Decision Timeline, Ceremony & Next Steps for British Passport

Top Tip
Most British citizenship applications are delayed or refused not due to ineligibility, but because evidence is missing, unclear, or uploaded incorrectly. This video walks you through the process, so you can submit a complete and accurate application the first time.

Official guidance: UK Government – Apply for British citizenship
https://visas-immigration.service.gov...

👍 If this video helps you, please like, share, and subscribe to support the channel.
💬 Questions? Leave a comment and I’ll try to reply as quickly as possible.



⚠️ Important – Spouse Route Applicants

This video is NOT for applicants applying via the 3-year spouse route.

If you are:
• Married to a British citizen, and
• Applying after 3 years with Settled Status / ILR,

👉 You must apply using a different application form:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-...

Absence Rules (Spouse Route – 3 Years)

You must NOT have:
• Spent more than 270 days outside the UK in the last 3 years, or
• Spent more than 90 days outside the UK in the last 12 months.


⚠️ Disclaimer
This video is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Immigration laws and Home Office policies may change; while every effort is made to ensure accuracy, no liability is accepted for errors or omissions. Always seek independent legal advice before taking action.

Regulatory Disclosure
Sarvesh Saxena is a Member of the Bar of England & Wales and authorised to provide unreserved legal services. No Rights of Audience.

🎥 Edit Videos Faster with Descript (FREE Trial)
https://get.descript.com/sarveshsaxena

Transform your videos effortlessly — edit smarter, faster, and better.
#Descript #VideoEditing #CreatorTools


🔗 Stay Connected
• 🎥 Subscribe:    / @lawyeruksarveshsaxena  
• 💼 LinkedIn:   / sarveshdsaxena  
• 📸 Instagram:   / lawyeruksarveshsaxena  
• 📸 TikTok:   / lawyersarvesh  
• 📬 Business Enquiries: [email protected]

🎥 Try Descript FREE: https://get.descript.com/sarveshsaxena
✨ Transform your videos effortlessly with Descript — edit smarter, faster, and better. #Descript #VideoEditing #creatortools


#BritishCitizenship #UKCitizenship #Naturalisation #ILR #ILE #5YearRoute #BritishPassport #CitizenshipApplication #UKImmigration #HMRCRecords #LifeInTheUKTest #GoodCharacterRequirement #BritishCitizenship5YearRoute #UKNaturalisation #UKVisa #SettlementScheme #BritishLegalAdvice #ImmigrationLaw #CitizenshipChecklist #OnlineApplicationGuide #CitizenshipStepByStep #BritishImmigration #ApplyBritishCitizenship #UKLegalHelp