united-kingdom naturalization immigration
UK Naturalisation while claiming benefits
<p>I am an EU national and started thinking about naturalization. I heard that one of the criteria is that you must not have claimed benefits for more than 3 months in the last year. If I have, does it mean I'm not eligible?</p>
<p>I meet all other criteria alright. But I've been on benefits. Is that a deal-breaker?</p>

<p><strong>I heard that one of the criteria is that you must not have claimed benefits for more than 3 months in the last year.</strong></p>
<p>I don't know where you heard this, but it is not one of the eligibility requirements for EU citizens.  See pages 14 to 18 of the government's published guidance in the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/form-an-guidance" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Naturalisation Booklet</a>.</p>
