MEGHAN NEEDS MEMORY, MONEY TO GET UK PASSPORT

London: How tall is the London Eye? Who opened Britain’s first Indian restaurant? Who was the fifth wife of Henry VIII? If Meghan Markle doesn’t already know the answers, she needs to start studying. All three are potential questions on a test given to those who — like Prince Harry’s fiancee — want to become British citizens.

Kensington Palace says the California- born Markle intends to take UK citizenship after she marries Harry on May 19.

But Markle will soon discover that it takes more than marrying a prince to become British. It also requires time, money, a good memory for obscure British trivia and the ability to untangle red tape.

Immigration lawyer Colin Yeo says the road to British citizenship is “insanely complex.” “It’s very easy to make mistakes because the requirements are so very precise,” he said.

Non- EU citizens who marry Britons typically must obtain a spousal visa, then live in the UK, for five years before they can apply for permanent- resident status or citizenship.

To get her visa, the 36year- old Markle will have to provide evidence that her relationship with Harry is genuine and she really is divorced from her first husband, Trevor Engelson. She also must show that Harry earns at least £ 18,600 a year or has £ 62,500 in savings, and can provide accommodation “without recourse to public funds.” That shouldn’t be a problem for this particular couple — who can also afford the fees, which can amount to almost £ 7,000 ($ 9,760) during the process.