Can I stay in UK if I am married to a British citizen?

Marriage or civil partnerships in the UK does not automatically grant citizenship to the spouse that is not a UK resident. Therefore, when a person marries a UK citizen and ultimately wishes to remain and live in the UK, they must apply for legal recognition of their status to remain in the UK.

What happens if an American marries a British?

A U.S. citizen marrying a foreign national does not lose U.S. citizenship, nor does he/she automatically acquire U.K. citizenship if marrying a U.K. citizen. Similarly, a foreign national does NOT acquire U.S citizenship simply by marriage to an U.S. citizen.

Can an American get a British passport?

British citizenship for Americans is available to eligible applicants via several different routes. British citizenship by naturalization is the standard route to citizenship, but you may also be eligible for British citizenship by birth, British citizenship by descent, or British citizenship by double descent.

Can you get a UK visa through marriage?

To qualify for a UK spouse / marriage visa you must satisfy the following requirements: You and your spouse must be 18 years old or over. You must have met each other and be legally married – this is to prevent arranged marriages. You must intend to live together permanently.

How does a U.S. citizen marry a UK citizen?

If you want to get married in the UK, then return back to the US to settle, the US citizen will first need to obtain a Marriage Visitor Visa. Once the US citizen gets this visa, which usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks to obtain, he or she can travel to the UK, then get married.

How do I become a British citizen by marriage?

You can apply for British citizenship by ‘naturalisation’ if you:

1. are 18 or over.
2. are married to, or in a civil partnership with, someone who is a British citizen.
3. have lived in the UK for at least 3 years before the date of your application.

Can you live in America if you marry an American?

Yes, in many cases, if you get married to an American citizen you will be able to move to America and apply for a green card. The US has stringent immigration policies and any foreign national who wants to move to the US, must satisfy a number of conditions before they are able to permanently reside to the US.

Can a British citizen marry an American citizen in the UK?

You will need to make sure your marriage is legally recognized in order to make the second half of this process possible – The CR-1 Spousal Visa required for the British citizen to come to the US and settle. Once the US citizen gets this visa, which usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks to obtain, he or she can travel to the UK, then get married.

How long can a US citizen stay in the UK after marriage?

This visa allows the US citizen to spend no more than 6 months in the United Kingdom. After marriage, you can immediately begin the UK citizen’s CR-1 Spousal Visa application. This generally takes between 7 and 10 months.

Can I bring my British spouse to the United States?

If you are a U.S. citizen, your British spouse can continue on with visa processing. If you are a permanent resident, your spouse must wait until the National Visa Center (NVC) says he or she can apply for an immigrant visa. The State Department publishes a “Visa Bulletin” to let you know when your application date is approaching.

How long does it take to get married in the UK?

Once the US citizen gets this visa, which usually takes around 2 to 4 weeks to obtain, he or she can travel to the UK, then get married. This visa allows the US citizen to spend no more than 6 months in the United Kingdom.