[header] How to become a british citizen [title] Live in the uk. [step] To be a naturalized citizen, generally you must live in the uk for five years prior to applying for citizenship. To live in the uk, you must have some type of visa. 
[substeps] Some types of visas that allow you to live in the uk are a work visa, a student visa, a visa granted to family members or partners, a retired person visa, or a visitor visa. [title] Complete the application to settle in the uk.