British nationality
Naturalisation is an application to become British. It is different from confirming citizenship already held through birth or family history, and different from receiving settlement permission.
Residence, immigration status, time outside the UK and other personal requirements can affect the enquiry. Meeting a residence milestone does not make citizenship automatic.
Being married to a British citizen can affect which naturalisation provisions are relevant. Marriage itself does not grant citizenship, and other requirements still need to be considered.
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