Becoming a Permanent Resident
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to:
- Speak and read English
- Have a good understanding of life in the UK
How You Can Be Tested
There are currently two ways you can be tested on these requirements:
- Take the Life in the UK test. The questions are written in a way that requires an understanding of the English language at English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry Level 3, so there is no need to take a separate English language test. People here on work visas, including those on Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the points-based system, normally must pass the Life in the UK test to become permanent residents.
- Pass an ESOL course in English with Citizenship. You will need to take this course if your standard of English is below ESOL Entry Level 3. The course will help you to improve your English and learn more about life in the UK. At the end of the course you will take a test.
After Passing the Test
Once you have passed one of these tests, you can make an application for permanent residence or British citizenship. The form that you have to complete and the evidence that you need to provide will depend on your personal circumstances. There is a fee for submitting an application, which is different for the various types of application.
Updated Requirements
From October 2013, the requirements changed. For settlement or permanent residence, you need to:
- Pass the Life in the UK test
- Produce acceptable evidence of speaking and listening skills in English at B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. This is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3.
The requirements for citizenship applications may also change in the future. You should check the information on the UK government website for current requirements before applying for settlement or citizenship.
Check that you understand
- The process of becoming a permanent resident or citizen
- The different ways you can be tested on your knowledge and English skills
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
UK का स्थायी निवासी या नागरिक बनने के लिए आवेदन करने हेतु आपको:
- अंग्रेज़ी बोलना और पढ़ना आना चाहिए
- UK में जीवन की अच्छी समझ होनी चाहिए
आपकी परीक्षा कैसे हो सकती है
वर्तमान में इन आवश्यकताओं पर आपकी परीक्षा के दो तरीके हैं:
- Life in the UK टेस्ट दें। प्रश्न इस तरह लिखे गए हैं कि उनके लिए English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry Level 3 स्तर की अंग्रेज़ी की समझ ज़रूरी है, इसलिए अलग से अंग्रेज़ी भाषा की परीक्षा देने की आवश्यकता नहीं है। कार्य वीज़ा पर यहाँ रहने वाले लोगों को, जिनमें पॉइंट-आधारित प्रणाली के Tier 1 और Tier 2 के लोग शामिल हैं, स्थायी निवासी बनने के लिए आम तौर पर Life in the UK टेस्ट पास करना होता है।
- नागरिकता के साथ अंग्रेज़ी में ESOL पाठ्यक्रम पास करें। यदि आपकी अंग्रेज़ी का स्तर ESOL Entry Level 3 से कम है, तो आपको यह पाठ्यक्रम करना होगा। यह पाठ्यक्रम आपकी अंग्रेज़ी सुधारने और UK में जीवन के बारे में अधिक जानने में मदद करेगा। पाठ्यक्रम के अंत में आपको एक परीक्षा देनी होगी।
टेस्ट पास करने के बाद
इनमें से कोई एक परीक्षा पास करने के बाद आप स्थायी निवास या ब्रिटिश नागरिकता के लिए आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आपको कौन सा फॉर्म भरना है और कौन से प्रमाण देने हैं, यह आपकी व्यक्तिगत परिस्थितियों पर निर्भर करेगा। आवेदन जमा करने के लिए शुल्क लगता है, जो विभिन्न प्रकार के आवेदनों के लिए अलग-अलग होता है।
अद्यतन आवश्यकताएँ
अक्टूबर 2013 से आवश्यकताओं में बदलाव हुआ। सेटलमेंट या स्थायी निवास के लिए आपको:
- Life in the UK टेस्ट पास करना होगा
- Common European Framework of Reference के B1 स्तर पर अंग्रेज़ी बोलने और सुनने के कौशल का स्वीकार्य प्रमाण प्रस्तुत करना होगा। यह ESOL Entry Level 3 के समकक्ष है।
नागरिकता आवेदनों की आवश्यकताएँ भविष्य में भी बदल सकती हैं। सेटलमेंट या नागरिकता के लिए आवेदन करने से पहले आपको UK सरकार की वेबसाइट पर वर्तमान आवश्यकताओं की जानकारी अवश्य जाँच लेनी चाहिए।
जाँच करें कि आप समझते हैं
- स्थायी निवासी या नागरिक बनने की प्रक्रिया
- आपके ज्ञान और अंग्रेज़ी कौशल की परीक्षा के विभिन्न तरीके
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
Translations are provided as a study aid only. The English version is the sole authoritative source.
To apply to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you will need to:
- Speak and read English
- Have a good understanding of life in the UK
How You Can Be Tested
There are currently two ways you can be tested on these requirements:
- Take the Life in the UK test. The questions are written in a way that requires an understanding of the English language at English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Entry Level 3, so there is no need to take a separate English language test. People here on work visas, including those on Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the points-based system, normally must pass the Life in the UK test to become permanent residents.
- Pass an ESOL course in English with Citizenship. You will need to take this course if your standard of English is below ESOL Entry Level 3. The course will help you to improve your English and learn more about life in the UK. At the end of the course you will take a test.
After Passing the Test
Once you have passed one of these tests, you can make an application for permanent residence or British citizenship. The form that you have to complete and the evidence that you need to provide will depend on your personal circumstances. There is a fee for submitting an application, which is different for the various types of application.
Updated Requirements
From October 2013, the requirements changed. For settlement or permanent residence, you need to:
- Pass the Life in the UK test
- Produce acceptable evidence of speaking and listening skills in English at B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. This is equivalent to ESOL Entry Level 3.
The requirements for citizenship applications may also change in the future. You should check the information on the UK government website for current requirements before applying for settlement or citizenship.
Check that you understand
- The process of becoming a permanent resident or citizen
- The different ways you can be tested on your knowledge and English skills
*Source: Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents, 3rd Edition. Crown copyright. Reproduced under the Open Government Licence.*
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