Residential Qualifying Period

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Hi

When does the Residential qualifying period starts when applying for British Citizenship as a spouse of a British Citizen?
Does it starts from the time the permanent residency visa granted or during the spouse visa period?

because UKBA website stated that needs to be a resident for 3 years but spouse visa will be 5 years plus settlement. Does it mean I can apply for Citizenship after 8 years?

hi welcome to the forum!!
we need more info ie...date when u arrived in the UK/date of your Indefinite Leave to Remain granted..thanks