Standard Eligibility Requirements:
Be over 18 years of age;
Be of sound mind;
Intend to continue living in the UK, or to continue in Crown service, the service of an international organisation of which the UK is a member, or the service of a company or association established in the UK;
Have sufficient proficiency in the English, Welsh, or Scottish Gaelic language;
Have sufficient knowledge of life in the UK;
Be of good character; and
Meet the residential requirements.
Residency Requirements:
5 year continuous residence in the UK before the date of your application;
Not spent more than 450 days outside of the UK during this 5 year period;
Not spent more than 90 days outside of the UK in the year before applying; and
Have been living within the laws of the UK Immigration Rules during the entirety of this 5 year period.