i am EU national, have been working for 3 years since i arrived at UK, but now i need to leave for 1-2 years. how does this affect my possibility if becoming UK citizen? if this is show stopper, what can i do (e.g. set up my business in uk in the meantime when i am away to continue with the process of getting UK passport)?
2007-12-15 06:38:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Embassies & Consulates
By the way let me tell you one thing that although EU citizens can live and work in the UK freely but they cannot apply for the citizenship until and unless they have the work permit visa or any other relevant kind of visa stamped in their passport. Moreover, visit the Home Office's website for further details.
http://www.workingintheuk.gov.uk
2007-12-17 22:54:33 · answer #1 · answered by VK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have answered most of your queries with your previous question.
However, if you want to obtain a UK passport (which states your nationality as British) then you will obviously need to be a British citizen before hand.
Perhaps someone else can help you out with your business. If you are married to a British citizen you would be eligible for British citizenship after 3 years however you would still need to hold ILR before you apply.
2007-12-15 21:15:15 · answer #2 · answered by Acyla 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you will leave UK, you will still be using your old passport which could affect your application for the UK passport because you will be leaving.
2007-12-15 08:51:21 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you must not leaved.
2007-12-17 05:37:02 · answer #4 · answered by o_o 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋