Does It Matter How Much Time You Spent Outside The UK When Applying To Naturalise?

Most migrants in the UK need to naturalise as a British citizen before they can apply for a British passport. Does it matter how much time they spent outside the UK when applying to naturalise?

This application has an important continuous residence requirements, limiting the amount of time that can be spent outside the UK in the qualifying period.

In our video Spencer Bienvenue, a Trainee Solicitor in Gherson’s immigration team, talks through the numbers and what happens if they are exceeded.

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