While Indefinite leave to remain allows UK settled residents to live, work, study, claim benefits and bring family, the British citizenship provides applicants with a legal status with full set of rights, freedoms and obligations, such as the right to vote, stand in elections, to serve on juries or in the British army.
There are different ways to apply for British citizenship.
You can apply for British citizenship after living 3 continuous years in the UK prior to application. In order to qualify for the citizenship application, you will need indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. You do not need to meet the 12 months requirement of residing under the ILR and can apply for a British passport straightaway.
You have a right to apply for a British passport after you have lived in the UK for 12 months since the date of being granted the indefinite leave to remain. The same goes for applicants who reside in the UK under EU settled status.
Application fee for British citizenship costs £1,330 to apply. The general processing period is 6 months. You will also need to attend a citizenship ceremony if your application is successful.
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