Applicants that have been in ths UK for five years on an ancestry visa or work permit and then held Indefinite Leave to Remain for a further year may start the process of naturalizarion as a British citizen. Over that five year period you cannot have been outside the country for more than 450 days, and over the past year prior to applying you cannot have been outside the country for more than 90 days.
During your stay leading up to your application you cannot have been in breach of the immigration laws
In both cases you will need to be aged 18 or oever, not of unsound mind, be of good character and possess sufficient knowledge of the English language to fulfil your duties as a citizen.

There is discretion to disregard absences in excess of the limits. Please contact us for further information

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