Immigration in Great Britain

* George-Josif Blaj was deported to Romania after serving 7 years in prison, and banned from entering the Britain
* Harjit Singh was deported to India and banned from entering the Britain for attempt of rape and sexually assaulted
* O. J. Simpson was banned from entering Britain for felonies of armed robbery and kidnapping
* Reynhard Sinaga was deported to Indonesia and banned from entering the Britain for being convicted of 159 sex offences, including 136 rapes of young men
* Radiet Meles was deported to Eritrea banned from entering the Britain for attempted rape of unconscious woman
* All perpetrators of the grooming gang scandal (Rotherham, Rochdale, Halifax, Peterborough, Newcastle, Bristol, Derby, Telford, Banbury and Oxford) was deported to Pakistan and banned from entering the UK
* All perpetrators of the Manchester sex scandal were deported to Romania and banned from entering the Britain
* Meir Ettinger is banned from entering the Britain
* Rasuili Zubaidullah was deported to Austria and banned from entering the Britain
* Michael Oluronbi and Juliana Oluronbi of the Birmingham bathing cult were deported to Nigeria and banned from entering the Britain
* Selami Cokaj deported back to Albania in 2017 and banned from entering the Britain
* Sylwester Mazur was deported to Poland and banned from entering the Britain
* A "Nigerian fraudster" does not return to Britain over unlawful deportation and banned from entering the Britain
* Shaban Binaku was deported to Albania (Kosovo specifically) and banned from entering the Britain
* A Chinese money launderer was deported to China she also lied about the fact that her deportation would result in her being persecuted back home – yet is a member of the ruling Chinese Communist Party
* Syed Ahmed and Najirul Miah were deported and banned from entering the Britain
* Masood Ul Haq was deported to Pakistan and banned from entering the Britain
* Ibraheem Masood had his 'UK national' stripped, deported to Pakistan and banned from entering the Britain
* Mohammed Ali Ege was deported to India (wanted their) and banned from entering the Britain
* Samantha Lewthwaite is banned from entering the Britain
* Arti Dhir was deported to Kenya and banned from entering the Britain
* Ahmad Omar Sheikh was deported to India and banned from entering the Britain
* John Cornelius Fitzgerald is banned from entering the Britain
* Yongqin Gu was deported to China and banned from entering the Britain

The following was removed from UK’s banned list:

* Daryush Valizadeh
* Dieudonné M'bala M'bala
* Duane "Dog" Chapman (Dog The Bounty Hunter)
* Edward Snowden
* Gary Yourofsky
* Julien Blanc
* Joan Guzmán
* Lauren Southern
* Maryam Rajavi
* Martin Sellner
* Michael Savage
* Mike Tyson
* Robert Spencer
* Steven L. Anderson
* Terry Jones

## **BNP manifesto/policies on immigration**

Problems with mass immigration

1. Higher crime rates
2. Demand for more housing (driving prices out of the reach of young people)
3. Severe extra strain on the environment
4. Traffic congestion
5. Longer hospital waiting lists
6. Lower educational standards
7. Higher income taxes, lower wages
8. Higher unemployment
9. Loss of British identity
10. A breakdown in community spirit
11. More restrictive policing
12. Higher council taxes
13. A shortage of council homes
14. Higher levels of stress and unhappiness
15. A more atomised society

At least 84% – and likely more – of all current UK citizenship applications are from the Third World, 14% of all primary school children do not have English as a mother tongue, 316 primary schools in England have a large majority of children whose first language is not English, non-indigenous births will soon account for more than half of all the babies born in Britain. Over the next 25 years, immigration will account for 40% of all new households set up in this country, Some 3.7 million legal migrants have entered this country since 1997 – and 2.5 million are from outside the European Union; and at least 20% of the currently resident population were either born overseas or are descendants of foreign-born parents. Mass immigration needs to stop so we will:

* Withdraw from the UN's Refugee Convention 1951, which makes borders porous to all migrants, including economic migrants, who claim asylum.  This convention, which was originally intended to resettle displaced Europeans after the War, and which was then adapted as an instrument of Cold War policy is no longer fit for purpose.  It is now a fraud on the weak-willed Western world. Decisions on whether to grant asylum should be  taken by the British parliament  on an ad hoc basis rather than based on international law.
* Withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights and repeal the Human Rights Act 1998, as these provisions elevate the rights of individuals (particularly migrants and foreign criminals) over the interests of the community and nation. They make it impossible for the nation to control and police its borders.
* Withdraw from the Global Migration Compact, which when it was approved by the UN in 2018, was rejected by the 5 countries that recognised the importance of national borders: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Israel, Poland, and the USA (under Trump).
* Introduce Australia's Operation Sovereign Borders
* Legislate for an overall net migration cap (and for other quotas necessary to ensure that the overall objective of 0 net migration is not exceeded ) with an Act of Parliament. This will ensure that the number-driven policy has public support and can withstand legal challenges from the migrant support industry. (The objective of zero net migration does not cover British citizens who are free to come and go).
* End overstaying with a hostile environment towards illegal immigration which would include regular checks on communities, institutions,  and workplaces to remove illegal immigrants. The hostile environment would be proportionate to the extent of the problem and some estimates put the number of illegal migrants in Britain at over one million.
* Detain and deport illegal migrants and asylum seekers.  Where possible these migrants should be detained in reception centres away from the British mainland, a policy adopted by Australia and currently being considered by the Danish.
* Deny migrants the right to claim social housing or benefits until they have been a tax-paying resident in the UK for five continuous years.
* Deny citizenship to migrants until they have worked in the UK for ten continuous years and have fully assimilated into the country with fluent spoken and written English.
* Abolish British Protected Person and British Overseas citizen
* Convert British subject to British citizenship
* Rescind the UK’s assent to the Barcelona Declaration (1995) and the Marrakesh Declaration (2018)
* Develop the UK Border Force into a Migration Control Department directly responsible to a Minister. This department will oversee the immigration system and border control and repatriation of illegal immigrants
* Introduce a points system for entry to the UK which is based on the Canadian and the Australian model, points should be awarded for: 1) educational and professional qualification; 2) family links with Britain; 3) financial resources and 4) the ability to speak and/or read English (All immigrants must apply for a British Passport, pass a spoken and written English test)
* The deportation of all illegal immigrants. There should be no amnesties. Illegality should not be rewarded by the granting of citizenship. Nor should organised crime rackets be allowed to profit from people smuggling. Discovered illegal immigrants should be offered the choice between cooperatively returning straight home or sent to a distant offshore holding centre during the processing of their repatriation case.
* Punitive fining and possible withdrawal of trading rights of companies, company directors and other employers who employ illegal immigrants. (Revenue: £1 billion a year)
* Scrap all expenditure relating to immigration, such as translation costs etc. (Saving: £31.2 billion over 30 years)
* Make procuring the forced marriage of any British citizen a crime, punishable by imprisonment. Arranged and 'mail-order’ marriages from outside the UK will no longer be permitted. Cross-national adoption will be strictly limited. Introduce the Danish “28-year rule”
* Deport Islamic fundamentalists and their families. Deport anyone supporting proscribed Islamic terrorist group and stop anyone (including British citizens) who has fight alongside or support terrorist jihadist or militias groups to re-enter the country
* Deport foreign criminals, and where possible to have agreements with foreign states whereby their citizens can serve their sentences in their own countries. It would be cheaper, and might also act as something of a deterrent. Such criminals would be have a life-time ban on re-entry to the UK.
* The aforementioned independent special intelligence unit will also be responsible for identifying radical Islamist clerics for detainment and expulsion from Britain under the classification of ‘persona non grata’. They will be detained for the duration of negotiations and until a deal can be made with their country of origin or a Muslim nation which will take them. Once a deal is made, they will be deported. Any appeal on the grounds of ‘human rights’ is to be repealed and no exemption will be given to whether they happened to have been born on British soil or not.
* Revoke citizenship for anyone who gives aid and comfort any proscribed Islamic terrorist group
* Stop direct flights to and from countries engaging in civil war or war (such as Syria).
* Limit the number of people given citizenship to no more than 10,000 per year
* Limit the Global Talent visa scheme
* Remove the Innovator Visa scheme/program. We already have a Investor Visa which is much better program
* Remove the Start Up Visa scheme/program
* Enforce visa overstays
* Introduction of a E-Verify mandate
* Ban dual citizenship
* Reimpose limited travel bans
* A 10-year moratorium on immigration
* Restrict remittance
* Skills test (i.e. IQ test) for new immigrants
* Include a free written response portion to citizenship exam
* Ending the untold billions spent subsidising the immigration swindle and all its ancillary costs (benefits, court and jail services, counter-terrorism measures, the “race relations” industry and a host of others)
* Introduce immigration policy similar to America’s (former) Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 (also known as the McCarran–Walter Act) to safeguard the country from Communism, Zionist interests, and undesirables that he deemed as external threats to national security, included restrictive measures such as increased review of potential immigrants, stepped-up deportation, and more stringent naturalization procedures. The bill also placed a preference on economic potential, special skills, and education. The 1952 Act had a quota system for nationalities and regions. Eventually, the Act established a preference system that determined which ethnic groups were desirable immigrants and placed great importance on labour qualifications. The Act defined three types of immigrants: immigrants with special skills or who had relatives who were British citizens, who were exempt from quotas and who were to be admitted without restrictions; average immigrants whose numbers were not supposed to exceed 10,000 per year; and refugees. Also "good moral character" was important and measured by a person's ability to behave morally and honour the Constitution and laws of the United States.
* Refuse permission for any further mosques – including conversion or new build – because Britain has enough for its Muslim population.
* Defend our traditional Christian faith
* Ensure that existing community buildings such as pubs and churches are not turned into mosques
* Fly the Union Jack from all public government buildings

## **Citizenship**

British citizenship is based on the principle of Jus sanguinis ('right of blood'). The Department for Immigration and Visas is the central British authority responsible for immigration and citizenship. However, citizenship is largely administered at regional level.

Requirements for British citizenship depend on your nationality and personal circumstances. Foreigners typically qualify for Swiss citizenship after 12 years of residence. The paths to citizenship in Britain are generally through one of the following:

* Being a child – by birth or adoption – of a British citizen
* Marriage to a British citizen (check the 28-year rule)
* If you have been a legal resident of Britain for 25 years without leaving the country for more than 6 consecutive months

Applicants need to hold a settlement C residence permit to qualify. No citizenship is offered for naturalization/residence.

Candidates will have to demonstrate their ability in a English national language in a written test. The language tests will take place in accredited language schools, candidates whose mother tongue is a English national language.

There are some benefits of becoming a British citizen, including:

* The right to reside in Britain even if you spend a period of time living elsewhere
* Right to vote in British elections
* Run for federal political office
* The right to a British passport
* Return to Britain at any time;
* Avoid deportation from Britain

However, there are also obligations with British citizenship. One of these is mandatory military service if you’re an able-bodied male adult.

The 1st phase is a mandatory 1-month placement with a focus on civic culture, which the government says will "enable young people to create new relationships and develop their role in society". Voluntary teaching and working with charities are among the options being looked at, alongside traditional military preparation with the police, fire service or army. The second phase is a voluntary placement of at least 3 months and up to a year, in which young people will be encouraged to serve "in an area linked to defence and security" but again, they could opt to carry out volunteer work linked to heritage, the environment or social care.

Applicants in receipt of welfare benefits were excluded from applying for citizenship, this is extended to include those in receipt of social welfare in the three years prior to their application. An exception is made if the benefits are paid back in full.

Unlike many countries, a baby born on British soil does not automatically have the right to British citizenship. The child will be British is he/she is:

* The offspring of married parents, one of whom is British
* Born to an unmarried British mother
* Born to an unmarried British father
* A child of a parent who lost their British citizenship but can show close ties to Britain

To have your citizenship reinstated you must:

* Be successfully integrated if you live in Britain;
* Have close ties with Britain if you live abroad;

If you lost your British citizenship less than 10 years ago, you can apply for reinstatement of citizenship irrespective of whether you live abroad or in Switzerland.

On expiry of this 10-year period, you may only apply for reinstatement of citizenship if you have been living continuously in Britain for at least 3 years with the intention of remaining there permanently in accordance with the law on foreign nationals.

### British nationality can be lost in one of the following ways

* By court order if a person acquired his or her British nationality by fraudulent conduct, for example a sham marriage
* Gives aid and comfort any proscribed terrorist group according to Britain.
* Immigrants who have committed crimes. For instance, immigrants who have received a prison sentence of 1 year or more cannot receive citizenship. Convictions which have resulted in a fine also carries with it a time period for immigrants, where citizenship applications are rejected up to 4.5 years after the fine. Upon several offences, the period is extended by 3 years. Stops awarding citizenship to foreigners who had received a prison sentence in court which also encompassed suspended prison sentences.
* Engage in conduct that compromises Britain’s security or international reputation, such as committing acts of terrorism
* Are a child adopted by a foreign national who doesn’t have British citizenship
* Were born abroad to a British parent but have not been registered as a British citizen and don’t notify the British authorities that you want to remain a British citizen by the age of 25
* The person takes up a foreign nationality
* Voluntarily give up British citizenship

### If you live in Britain: what does ‘being successfully integrated’ mean?

You are successfully integrated into Swiss society in particular if you:

* Show respect for public security and order, for example by paying your taxes on time, not being the subject of debt collection proceedings, not having any certified unpaid debts and not having a criminal record;
* Show respect for British values;
* Can communicate in English in everyday situations, both orally and in writing;
* participate in economic life or acquire an education; this also means that you have not claimed benefits in the three years before applying or you have repaid in full any social assistance benefits claimed;
* You encourage and support your family members in their efforts to integrate.

Appropriate account is taken of your situation if you are unable to participate in economic life, acquire an education or get the required language skills because of disability or illness or for other significant personal circumstances, or can only do so with difficulty.

In addition, you must not pose a threat to Switzerland’s internal or external security.

### Language requirements if you live in Britain

You must be able to communicate in a national language in everyday situations, both orally and in writing. At the time that you submit your application, you must prove that you have written language skills of at least A2 level and spoken language skills of at least B1 level.

### If you live abroad: What does ‘having close ties with Britain’ mean?

You have close ties with Britain if you:

* Have stayed in Britain at least 3 times for a minimum of 5 days each within the last 6 years prior to making your application;
* Can communicate in everyday situations in English (Welsh, Irish, Scottish Gaelic and/or Scots are all acceptable);
* Have a basic knowledge of Britain's geography, history, politics and society;
* Maintain contact with British citizens.

You must know people living in Britain who are able to confirm that these requirements are met.

In addition, you must:

* Show respect for public security and order;
* Show respect for British values;
* Be working, studying or in training;
* Encourage and support your family members in their efforts to integrate, and
* Not pose a threat to Britain’s internal or external security.

Appropriate account is taken of your situation if you are unable to participate in economic life, acquire an education or get the required language skills because of disability or illness or for other significant personal circumstances, or can only do so with difficulty.

### Where can I get the application form?

If you live abroad, you can request the citizenship reinstatement application form from your nearest British representation; you must submit the completed form to this representation.

### Citizenship by adoption

Under Swiss law, a child legally adopted automatically gains the nationality and citizenship of its parents. Therefore, if a Swiss couple adopt a child, it will become a Swiss citizen.

If a couple living in Switzerland who are not Swiss citizens adopt a child, then the authorities treat the child’s nationality the same as if it was a biological offspring.

### Citizenship appeals and complaints in Switzerland

Because you apply for Swiss citizenship at various different levels, making an appeal against a rejected application can be complicated. If the SEM reject the application at the first stage, it can be difficult to get this overturned. You can make an appeal to the Federal Administrative Court, although this can take several months or longer.

If your application has been rejected at cantonal or communal level, you will need to check the appeals process of the individual canton. In certain instances, you may be able to take the case to the Federal courts if your constitutional rights have been violated.

## **Visa types**

### **Tourist visa**

Tourist visa is the cheapest and the easiest to obtain. For a tourist visa you must have confirmed accommodations or transit information for every night of your stay in Britain. Tourism visa is non-extendable, so in order to prolong your stay in UK you have to leave the country and obtain a new visa.

**Purpose:** Tourism or short business visits

**Number of Entries and Validity Period:** Single or doubly entry during a validity period of 30 days

***Please note!** Tourist visa is non-extendable. Therefore, if you wish to prolong your stay in Britain, you must leave the country and obtain a new visa*.

**Visa Invitation:** It consists of 2 parts: a tourist Confirmation issued by any authorized hotel or travel agency in Britain that have a tourist reference number at the Department for Immigration and Visas and a tourist voucher issued by the same travel agency or hotel, showing that your tourist services have been paid or booked using a credit card.

***Please note!** Hotels issue invitations only for the pre-booked period.**If you are planning to stay for several nights in a hotel in one city and then some nights in a hotel in other city, you will need invitations from both in order to apply for your visa.* *Tourist visa is not issued on the basis of a confirmation of hotel reservation, unless the hotel has its own reference number.*

**Required Documents:**

– Basic documents: passport, completed visa application, two photos, visa fee. See the detailed information in the **Basic Documents** section.

– Tourist Confirmation and Voucher

### **Business visa**

Business visa is intended for those who come to UK for business purposes (to meet business partners, sign a contract, take part in negotiations, visit an exhibition, etc). However, since Business visa allows multiple entries, longer stays, and other benefits, it can also be used by ordinary travelers, who need more flexibility, because applicant do not need to prepare hotel reservation or an itinerary to get a business visa. So this type of visa is ideal for tourist, who are traveling in UK for longer than 1 month or (and) need multiple entry. Besides that, a business visa might be used for cultural relationships, accompanying family members, etc.

***Please note!** Be careful to specify information consistent with the type of your invitation when you apply for a business visa (you can’t say that you’re going for sightseeing if you’re getting a business visa).*

**Purpose:** Business visits or travel for prolonged times

**Number of Entries and Validity Period:**

* Single entry visa valid for 90 days
* Double entry visa valid for 90 days
* Multiple entry visa valid for 12 months

Business invitations are issued through the Department of Immigration and Visas or its divisions, or its regional representatives.

The Department of Immigration and Visas issues telexes instead of paper invitation letters. The visa supports can be obtained on the basis of request from officially accredited British company to the above mentioned government authorities.

**Required Documents:**

– Basic documents: passport, completed visa application, two photos, visa fee. See the detailed information in the **Basic Documents** section.

– An invitation issued at Department of Immigration and Visas or its divisions.

***Please note!** that business visa does not imply a work authorization. You need to seek Work visa to get employment permit.*

### **Private visa (Homestay visa)**

Private visa is required in case you wish to visit friends or relatives in Britain and you are planning to stay at their place. This visa might take you several months to obtain (3 months for the invitation only). So you need plenty of time in advance to get all the documents together before you can apply for a private visa. Despite the lengthy process of obtaining, this kind of visa is cheaper than any other. Given the difficulties involved, it is easier to visit your friends and relatives using a tourist visa.

**Purpose:** A personal visit

**Number of Entries and Validity Period:** Single or doubly entry during a validity period of 90 days.

Private visa might be extended. If you want to extend it you should apply to the local Office of the Federal Migration Service in the area of your residence in Britain.

**Visa Invitation:** you need to get a personal invitation certificate issued by the Department of Immigration and Visas. British citizen inviting you to visit the country must come in person to the Local Office of the Department of Immigration and Visas to apply for the invitation. The process of obtaining personal invitation is complicated, and takes plenty of time. However, price of visa Invitation is not high in comparison with a business visa.

**Required Documents:**

– Basic documents: passport, completed visa application, two photos, visa fee. See the detailed information in **Basic Documents** section.

– Original copy of the invitation issued at a division of the Home Office.

***Please note!** Foreign citizen can receive a private visa due to the necessity of entering Britain for urgent medical treatment, the serious illness or death of a close relative. An applicant should present a certificate issued by a medical organization or a death certificate and a document proving the kindred between the applicant and the ill or deceased relative. In this case the passport validity period shall not expire before the end of the visa validity term*.

### **Transit visa**

Transit visa is required if you are travelling via Britain to another destination. And you are going to spend in the UK less than 24 hours and aren’t going to leave the airport transit area.

**Purpose:** Travelling through Britain to an onward destination.

**Number of Entries and Validity Period:**

* Up to 3 days if you travel by air
* Up to 10 days if you use other means of transportation
* If you travel by car, the exact validity of visa is defined of the shortest possible transit distance and mileage of 500 km/day.
* Single or doubly entry

**Visa Invitation:** Not required

**Required Documents:**

– Basic documents: passport, completed visa application, two photos, visa fee. See the detailed information in the **Basic Documents** section.

– Travel tickets valid for departure from the UK.

– Visa for entry into the respective country bordering the UK, or visa of the country of destination, or passport of such country.

***Please note!** Check with your airline whether you will be staying in the same terminal/transit area in order to catch a connecting flight before you decide whether transit visa is required or not.*

***Please note!** If you have difficulties obtaining a transit visa then you can to apply for a tourist visa.*

### **Study visa**

If you are planning to study in UK longer than one month, you need a student visa. Usually, the issuance of student visas is done with the help of the institute/school authorities.

It’s the most flexible British visa.

**Purpose:** Study in Britain

**Number of Entries and Validity Period:**Single entry visa is for a period of 3 months to 1 year.

Visa can be extended depending on the period of study. After 3 months of the student’s arrival in the UK it may be converted into a multiple-entry visa.

**Visa Invitation:** You need a letter of Invitation issued from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its Regional Office. It will be issued after getting admission to a British educational institution.

**Required Documents:**

* Basic documents: passport, completed visa application, 2 photos, visa fee. See the detailed information in the **Basic Documents** section.
* Original copy of the invitation issued from the Department for Immigration and Visas or its Regional Office;
* Medical Certificate, if you are going to stay more than 3 months in Britain.

***Please note!** When applying for a study visa, the passport shall be valid for no less than 18 months!*

### **Work visa**

If you would like to travel to UK with the purpose of employment you should apply for a work visa. The employer company must have the right to employ foreigners. After signing of your official employment contract you can start your British work visa application.

**Purpose:** Work in Britain

***Please note!** You'll be subject to the points-based system (see below) if you are working for more than 3 months.*

**Visa Invitation:** You need a letter of Invitation issued from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its Regional Office. This type of invitation can be obtained by your British employer.

**Required Documents:**

* Basic documents: passport, completed visa application, two photos, visa fee. See the detailed information in the **Basic Documents** section.
* Original copy of the invitation issued from Department of Immigration and Visas or its Regional Office;
* Medical Certificate

***Please note!** When applying for a work visa, the passport shall be valid for no less than eighteen months!*

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## **Reasons for visa refusal**

* has committed fraud, deception, or misrepresentation in his or her current application as well as in a previous application
* has obtained a criminal record, has been arrested, or has criminal charges pending
* is a threat to national security
* has previous visa/immigration violations (even if the violations didn't happen in the country the applicant is seeking a visa for)
* had their previous visa application(s) or application for immigration benefits refused and cannot prove that the reasons for the previous refusals no longer exist or are not applicable any more (even if the refusals didn't previously happen in the country the applicant is seeking a visa for)
* cannot prove to have strong ties to their current country of nationality or residence (for those who are applying for temporary or non-immigrant visas)
* intends to reside or work permanently in the country she/he will visit if not applying for an immigrant or work visa respectively
* fails to provide sufficient evidence/documents to prove eligibility for the visa sought after
* does not have a legitimate reason for the journey
* does not have adequate means of financial support for themselves or family
* does not have travel arrangements (i.e. transport and lodging) in the destination country
* does not have health/travel insurance valid for the destination and the duration of stay, especially if engaging in high risk activities (e.g. rock climbing, skiing, etc.)
* is a citizen of a country to which the destination country is hostile or at war with
* has a communicable disease, such as tuberculosis or Ebola, or a sexually transmitted disease
* has a passport that expires too soon

## **28-year rule**

The **28-year rule** is a rule in British immigration law. It states a number of requirements to a married couple, if they want permanent residence in Britain. It is meant to cut down forced marriages and family reunification immigration.

The rule has four requirements

1. **Age** – Non-resident spouses can be united and thus cohabit with their spouse living in Britain only when both parties have reached the age of 28 years.
2. **Ties** – The couple’s aggregate ties to Britain must be stronger than those to the country of origin. However, the demands of aggregate ties are not applicable to people born in Britain or people who acquired British citizenship as young children and have lived in Britain for more than 28 years.
3. **Economy** – The British spouse must prove to be able to financially support the new couple (there is a minimum income requirement of twice the welfare benefit rate), post a £100,000 guaranty (the sum is adjusted for inflation annually), and not have received welfare benefits for a year and not owe money to the authorities.
4. **Residence** – The couple must show that they own or rent a residence of at most 2 people per room and at least 20 m² (217 ft²) per person.

You can apply for fast-track (known as simplified or facilitated) naturalization if you are married to a British citizen. You need to meet the following conditions:

* living in Britain for a total of 5 years, including the 12 months immediately prior to your application
* married for at least 3 years
* knowledge of a English national language spoken to B1 level and written to A2 level (introduced as part of the 2018 Swiss Citizenship Act)
* integration into British life and familiarity with British customs
* compliance with British rule of law
* being assessed as no danger to Britain's internal or external security
* no period spent on social welfare benefits within the past three years, unless you give back the amount received

You cannot apply for simplified naturalization if you are a registered partner rather than a spouse of a British citizen. You must be married. Those in a registered partnership must apply for citizenship through regular naturalization after 10 years.

It is not possible to apply for simplified naturalization as a spouse if your partner has passed away.

### How to apply for citizenship through marriage

Because decisions about fast-track citizenship through marriage are made at the federal level, you need to make this application to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. You can get an application form from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship office or from your local regional naturalization authority.

Along with the application form, you will need to submit proof that you meet the language requirements. Applications normally take 12-18 months. You can move within Britain during the application process and even move abroad as long as your British spouse is able to report to the British embassy or consulate in your new place of residence.

The cost of an application for citizenship through marriage is £700. You need to pay this non-refundable fee in advance. However, applicants have the right to appeal rejected applications.