What are the procedures for Prince Harry's fiancee to enter the UK?

On February 4th, 65438, according to foreign media reports, Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee, American actress Megan markel, will get married in May, 20 18. After marriage, they will live in Kensington Palace in London, and Megan will become a British citizen. How to take markel's naturalization process? The British royal family said: treat equally and treat equally with other applicants.

It is reported that Jason Knauf, Prince Harry's press secretary, once said that Megan markel "will always abide by immigration laws". He revealed that markel intends to become a British citizen and will go through all the formalities required for naturalization, but this process may take several years.

However, it is not known whether markel will retain American citizenship. British law recognizes dual nationality.

Regarding the procedure for markel to enter the UK, if she enters the UK with a fiancee visa, she and Prince Harry must get married within six months. The two have announced their engagement at 1 1 and will get married in May next year, just in time. After marriage, markel can change her visa for family reunion.

Spouses of British citizens who are not citizens of EU member countries need to pass an English test before applying for a family reunion visa, unless they come from one of the countries where English is the official language, including the United States. Therefore, markel, who was born in the United States, should have no problem.

The applicant's first family reunion visa must be renewed after two and a half years, and he can only apply for naturalization and become a British citizen after living in the UK for five years with a family reunion visa. Provided that the applicant has stayed outside the UK for no more than 270 days in the past three years. In addition, the cost of applying for naturalization is 1282.

When markel applies for naturalization, she must pass the British life test, which costs 50 pounds. According to the exam website, the exam questions are in the form of multiple-choice questions, which may include, Who is the husband of the Queen of England? What is the relationship between the British royal family and the government?

In addition, since 20 12, the British immigration law stipulates that British citizens can only bring their partners into the UK if their annual income is not less than 18600 or their bank deposits exceed 16000.

Although it is difficult to know Prince Harry's annual income, it is definitely not a problem for him to bring markel to England. It is believed that Prince Harry received an income from his father, Prince Charles of England. Prince Charles' Duke of Cornwall estate made a profit of 20.7 million pounds last year. Prince Harry can also take advantage of the large legacy left by his mother Diana.