Duration outside the UK [duplicate]

I’ve been going to the Uk frequently, for how long do I have to stay outside the United Kingdom in order for them not to think that I’m a frequent visitor the next time I visit?

Best Answer

There's no fixed rule.

An often stated rule of thumb is that if -- averaged over several visits -- you're spending more time outside the UK than in, you probably won't be considered to be living in the UK through frequent or successive visits. But it's really always a concrete judgement based on both your travel history and your answers when you're asked about the purpose of your visits, and how credible you seem in person.

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How long can I stay outside the UK?

You are allowed to spend time outside of the UK so long as these periods of absence do not exceed 6 months at any one time. It does not matter how much time you spend outside of the UK in total during the required 5-year continuous residence period provided you return each time after a maximum of 6 months.

How many days can you be out of the country to apply for citizenship UK?

In order to qualify for UK Citizenship, you will need to have spent not more than 90 days outside the UK during the 12 month period immediately before the date of your application for British Citizenship by Naturalisation.

Can I lose my British citizenship if I live abroad?

Voting and citizenshipYour UK citizenship will not be affected if you move or retire abroad.

How long does it take to get a duplicate naturalization certificate UK?

Standard copies take up to 24 working days to dispatch. Certified copies take up to 16 working days to dispatch.

Does it matter how much time you spent outside the UK when applying to naturalise?

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