Nationality and Citizenship

Clear, professional support to help you achieve British citizenship with confidence.

Gaining British citizenship is a major life achievement — granting you full rights to live, work, and participate in public life in the UK. At Stonemont Law, we provide clear, reliable legal guidance for those seeking citizenship through naturalisation, registration, or alternative routes. We advise on all aspects of Nationality and Citizenship law, helping you understand your eligibility and the best path forward. Whether you’ve lived in the UK for many years or you’re applying on the basis of ancestry or birth, we ensure your application is accurate, complete, and positioned for success.

We Assist With the Following Citizenship Routes

Naturalisation

For adults who have held Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status for the qualifying period

Registration

For children or those with specific connections to the UK, such as British-born children or descendants

Citizenship by Descent

If you have a British parent or grandparent and qualify through heritage

Statelessness Applications

Support for individuals without nationality who may be eligible for UK citizenship

British Overseas Territories Citizenship (BOTC)

Guidance on obtaining or converting BOTC to full UK citizenship

Dual Citizenship Advice

Clarifying implications and options if you wish to retain your original nationality

FAQs

What is the difference between naturalisation and registration?

Naturalisation is the standard route for adults who have settled in the UK, while registration is often used for children or those with special eligibility through ancestry or circumstances.

Most applicants must have lived in the UK for at least 5 years and held ILR or Settled Status for at least 12 months, though some exceptions apply.

Yes. You’ll typically need to pass the Life in the UK Test and meet English language requirements unless exempt.

In many cases, yes. We assess each child’s eligibility and help with simultaneous or separate applications where needed.

The UK allows dual citizenship, but your home country’s laws must also permit it. We can help you understand the implications and make an informed decision.