Sch. 1 modified (7.11.2002, partly retrospective) by Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41), s. 11

Sch. 1 para. 4B inserted (prosp.) by Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (c. 11), ss. 41(1), 58

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1981/61/schedule/1/crossheading/the-qualifying-period-for-naturalisation-as-a-british-citizen-under-section-6British Nationality Act 1981An Act to make fresh provision about citizenship and nationality, and to amend the Immigration Act 1971 as regards the right of abode in the United Kingdom.1982-01-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-17Expert Participation2023-12-15SCHEDULESSCHEDULE 1 Requirements for NaturalisationThe qualifying period for naturalisation as a British citizen under section 64B1

The qualifying period for the purposes of paragraph 1 or 3 is a period of years which ends with the date of the application in question.

2

The length of the period is determined in accordance with the following provisions of this paragraph.

3

In the case of an applicant who does not meet the activity condition, the number of years in the period is—

a

8, in a case within paragraph 1;

b

5, in a case within paragraph 3.

4

In the case of an applicant who meets the activity condition, the number of years in the period is—

a

6, in a case within paragraph 1;

b

3, in a case within paragraph 3.

5

The applicant meets the activity condition if the Secretary of State is satisfied that the applicant—

a

has participated otherwise than for payment in prescribed activities; or

b

is to be treated as having so participated.