i am planning on moving to britain, from america and joining the British royal navy, and since you have to be an british citizen, i would like to know the requirments and how to become a british citizen
2006-10-06 15:04:23 · 5 answers · asked by lots_of_pie 4 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
go to this site it tells you everything you want to know
http://www.uknationality.gov.uk/ind/en/home/applying/british_nationality/advice_about_nationality/bn1_-_british_citizenship.html
Applications for Citizenship
All applications received since 1st November 2005 need evidence of English language and of life in the UK.
We are processing new applications and already have new citizens who have demonstrated their knowledge of Life in the UK.
To help you prepare for the life in the UK test and further information, you can now visit this site http://www.lifeintheuktest.gov.uk/
2006-10-06 15:08:15 · answer #1 · answered by sexylittlemisstweetybird83 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to spend a few years legally living in the UK before you can become a British Citizen. The absolute quickest way is to marry a UK citizen. The next quickest way is to start your own business here (considerable $$$ needs to be transferred to UK), or to come here to work for a company. After around 4 years or so on a work visa, you will be allowed to apply for indefinite leave to remain in UK. If granted, a year after that you can apply for citizenship. The decision to grant citizenship is at the discretion of the Home Secretary, and is not guaranteed even if you fulfill all the requirements to the letter.
Generally if you want to come to UK to work (work visa) you will need an employer to sponsor you. The employer will have to show that they could not fill the post with British/EU Citizens. The work visa is tied to the employer - if you quit you cannot legally work for anyone else.
You should talk to the British Embassy in the States - they should be able to advise you further.
2006-10-06 23:01:32 · answer #2 · answered by Junisai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with that. My friend's parents worked in England for many years, made plenty of money, sent their children to English schools & universities, and still they were denied citizenship.
2006-10-06 22:08:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be born in Britain!
America has a huge fleet, so join your own!
2006-10-06 22:06:48 · answer #4 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can allways buy your way in. Or rescue a maiden and get Knighted. I think knights get auto into that club.
2006-10-06 22:14:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋