Citizenship Ceremony

Hi

I applied naturalization thru NCS hounslow. I got naturalization approval letter and in that it mentioned to contact them and book for ceremony appointment.

I really struggling to get their appointment. Is there anyway I can book with some other council for ceremony?

Thanks
C

gd_chandrasekar wrote:Hi

I applied naturalization thru NCS hounslow. I got naturalization approval letter and in that it mentioned to contact them and book for ceremony appointment.

I really struggling to get their appointment. Is there anyway I can book with some other council for ceremony?

Thanks
C

what you mean by struggling?? relax and if you want bit earlier then book a private one otherwise just wait and counci will give you a date. i dont think you can book with any other council at this time. take care and gooluck.

You can request Hounslow council to pass this over to your chosen alternative.

how much is cost for private and public one?

Nazia88 wrote:

gd_chandrasekar wrote:Hi

I applied naturalization thru NCS hounslow. I got naturalization approval letter and in that it mentioned to contact them and book for ceremony appointment.

I really struggling to get their appointment. Is there anyway I can book with some other council for ceremony?

Thanks
C

what you mean by struggling?? relax and if you want bit earlier then book a private one otherwise just wait and counci will give you a date. i dont think you can book with any other council at this time. take care and gooluck.

gd_chandrasekar wrote:how much is cost for private and public one?

Public ceremony = free (the cost is included in your application).
Private ceremony = charges differ from council to council, so check with the council(s).

Call hounslow council number 020 8583 2090 to book your ceremony.Private ceremony would cost 200GBP from hounslow council

gd_chandrasekar wrote:how much is cost for private and public one?

Nazia88 wrote:

gd_chandrasekar wrote:Hi

I applied naturalization thru NCS hounslow. I got naturalization approval letter and in that it mentioned to contact them and book for ceremony appointment.

I really struggling to get their appointment. Is there anyway I can book with some other council for ceremony?

Thanks
C

what you mean by struggling?? relax and if you want bit earlier then book a private one otherwise just wait and counci will give you a date. i dont think you can book with any other council at this time. take care and gooluck.

Thanks Guys

Is there any time limit by which I should apply for Ceremony? In the letter it says 21 days, I am not sure what is that.

I am planning to go to India during Christmas. Look like I wont be able to sort out the ceremony, british passport, indian passsport surrender and tourist visa.

If I attend the ceremony and get my certificate next month. Is it okay if I can use my Indian passport to go n come back and then applly for British Passport and other process. I know while surrendering Indian passport there is a 145£ charge if I used my Indian passport after getting British citizenship, which I am ready to bear, becuase already I have spent 2000+ £ on ticket to india during christmas, so I am not worried abt the charges. But want to know will there be problem in immigration in India or UK ?

Thanks
C

You must book a ceremony within 3 weeks, and must attend a ceremony within 3 months - unless there are compelling circumstances (6.11).

UK immigration will have no problem with you travelling on an Indian passport (in or out). As for Indian authorities, see point 4 under clarifications.

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Point 4 says Penalty for misuse of Indian passport would be imposed if 'the PIO travelled on this passport beyond the grace period of three months '. which means, in my situation I would be travelling with-in 1 month, and i will surrender the indian passport within 3 months. So I believe it should be fine.

sushdmehta wrote:You must book a ceremony within 3 weeks, and must attend a ceremony within 3 months - unless there are compelling circumstances (6.11).

UK immigration will have no problem with you travelling on an Indian passport (in or out). As for Indian authorities, see point 4 under clarifications.

Hi

On which day of the week, does Hounslow council arrange regular public ceremony?

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Why not call them and ask? This thread is over 4 years old!