I'm 14 and I live in Chicago, and I was wondering how I can apply for a British Citizenship. I have always loved Britain, an I would love to live there. So what is the easiest, cheapest and fastest way to get a British Citizenship
2006-09-18 14:59:20 · 15 answers · asked by Kevin Dulin 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Easiest, cheapest fastest way is to marry a Britain citizen, which you're not old enough to do yet! It's not easy for a US citizen to emigrate to the UK; it cuts both ways, apparently. If you are resident for 5 years you can apply for citizenship.
So, the first step might be to look into going to College there.
And after that get a job with a company that has an overseas office in the UK and ask for a transfer. Or, ask your parents to emigrate right now!
Or the next time you go to britain, ask someone at the airport or something like the information desk if you can apply to a UK citizenship I'm not so sure but this is my best gues and probably your best option.
good luck
2006-09-18 15:12:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sharmie exaggerates - I am a Canadian who has lived here for nine years and am always mistaken for an American, and only one person has ever been rude. Marrying someone just for citizenship is bad advice, and even then citizenship would not be automatic. You could apply three years after marrying, and the processing time would be several months.
There is no 'fast and easy' was to acquire citizenship, nor should there be. It is a very important step. If you did not marry a Briton (the advice to marry any EU citizen was erroneous) you would need to be a permanent resident for five years before applying. Start saving your money now for the higher tuition fees for non-EU students and if in four years you still want to come here, apply to come here to study. Britain loves overseas students. That will set you on the path to settling here, and will also let you see if you like it as much in practice as in theory.
Anyhow you do not need to be a citizen to settle here. I have indefinite leave to remain and can stay here forever, but am frankly skeptical about the notion of dual citizenship and do not intend to apply for it.
2006-09-18 21:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you cant apply for British citizenship just like that. If either of your parents are a British Citizen otherwise than by decent, then you may be eligible for British Citizenship. If neither of your parents are British Citizens and you were born anywhere apart from the UK, then you can't obtain British citizenship.
Even if you get married to A british Citizen, you don't automatically become British, you have to live in the UK as a spouse for 3 years, and your application has to be made in the UK.
2006-09-19 11:41:18 · answer #3 · answered by Mr curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you cannot. First of all, you're a minor. Secondly, there is a residency requirement to get British citizenship. When you become of age, you would need to enter the country legally and remain there legally for at least 3 years to be eligible for citizenship. The easiest way would be to marry a UK citizen and then move back with her to Britain.
2006-09-19 03:35:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to the anti-american sentiment thing, we love Americans really, it's the government we have problems with...
I would suggest that you get an excuse to live there first, before you go headfirst into Citizenship- going to University/College is a good idea, although start saving up now, as the fees for non-EU students are atrocious. And don't just apply for the famous universities, there's loads of great places you can study in.
I feel like I'm the UK tourist board...
2006-09-18 20:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by Don't Panic 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am surprised Mr Tahar Chalal learning where you work that they could not suppy you with the answers you require. Nevertheless why do you want to become a British Citizen? Are you not proud of the country you originally came from irrespective of coming to the UK as an asylum seeker? One day your country may be a place that you could retrun to. I have lived and worked and paid my taxes in France for 5 years as a full resident but there is no way that I would want to become a French Citizen.
2016-03-27 08:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by Margaret 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't do it. There is a lot of anti-American sentiment in Britain these days; being American here isn't always easy (unless you're a celeb or wealthy).
That being said, a good resource for information is the official UK Immigration website: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk. You will need money, time, determination, and sponsorship to succeed. Immigration isn't easy and obtaining citizenship is even harder.
Cheers,
An American living in England
2006-09-18 20:29:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the next time you go to britain, ask someone at the airport or something like the information desk if you can apply to a UK citizenship
I'm not so sure but this is my best gues and probably your best option. I have a US and a UK parent so I have dual citizenship ever since I was born
2006-09-18 15:02:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easiest, cheapest fastest way is to marry an EU citizen, which you're not old enough to do yet!
It's not easy for a US citizen to emigrate to the UK; it cuts both ways, apparently. If you are resident for 5 years you can apply for citizenship.
So, the first step might be to look into going to College there.
And after that get a job with a company that has an overseas office in the UK and ask for a transfer.
Or, ask your parents to emigrate right now!
2006-09-18 15:06:13 · answer #9 · answered by Bart S 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hey!! i'm living here and i just arrive i'm 15 years old so if u come here let me know and we see us! it's difficult i have an EU passport... with ur age wont be difficult just u can say u r coming for a year only to study... and afterwards u can aply for more time...
it cost.. but start saving money!
2006-09-18 15:06:36 · answer #10 · answered by Mauricio P 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋