> That's pretty much correct. In general, spouse applicants get a
> temporary visa and only become permanent after 2 further years.
> However some applicants can get a permanent visa immediately and skip
> the temporary stage - if you have been together 5 years, or if you
> have a child and have been together 2 years.
>
>
>
> Naturalisation is the main way for a non-British citizen to acquire
> citizenship (registration is the other way). People with United
> Kingdom permanent resident status need to think carefully before
> abandoning the UK as they may not be able to return later on.
>
> Becoming a British citizen removes this risk, but naturalisation is
> not usually possible once you have left the UK.
Thanks for all your responses, I do have british passport aswell as uk
due to english parent but yearn to get back to Aus and sunshine! again
thanks all for being very helpful!
Ta!
Andy
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