The requirements to be met to naturalise as a British citizen vary depending on whether the applicant is married or in a civil partnership with a British citizen.
If married or in a civil partnership with a British citizen, the applicant must meet the requirements of section 6(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981.
Anyone else is required to meet the requirements of section 6(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981.
The real advantage of a section 6(2) application is that it can usually be made immediately after ILR (settlement) has been granted whereas an applicant under section 6(1) requires settlement status of at least 12 months prior to applying to be naturalised as a British citizen.
For futher information please contact:
Daniel Dippenaar
Barrister-Immigration Consultant, Founder Member
Regulated by the Bar Standards Board (Bar Council of England and Wales)