This is the main route to citizenship for non-EU nationals who are families of EU nationals living in the UK.
To apply for an EEA family permit, you must:
* Be the family member of an EU national
* Be exercising Treaty rights to reside with your family member in the UK
* Be able to demonstrate that you are self-sufficient or that your family member is working, self-employed, or studying in the UK
Once you have been granted an EEA family permit, you will be able to live and work in the UK for up to 5 years. After 5 years, you will be eligible to apply for permanent residence and eventually citizenship.
Other routes to citizenship
There are a few other routes to citizenship for non-EU nationals who are living in the UK. These include:
* Marriage to a British citizen: If you are married to a British citizen, you may be able to apply for citizenship through your spouse.
* Naturalisation: If you have been living in the UK for a period of time, you may be able to apply for naturalisation. The requirements for naturalisation include passing the Life in the UK test and having a good knowledge of English.
* Asylum: If you have been granted refugee status or humanitarian protection in the UK, you may be able to apply for citizenship.
How to apply for citizenship
The process for applying for citizenship depends on your circumstances. You can find more information on the UK government website.