** online application for Application for naturalisation **

CR001 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 08, 2019 8:50 pm

what is normal time scale to receive a letter? will council give me a set date? I work full time, I have to see what days are suitable for me.

Usually within a couple of weeks. If the date is set and it doesn't suit you, you can change it or pay for a private ceremony.

How long it takes to get everything sorted out? (time scale... I need to apply for BP)

Depends when your ceremony is and if a set date or not.

what sort of ceremony they offer?

Your fee you paid includes a group ceremony and availability for space depends on your council. If you opt for a private ceremony, you have to pay for it, usually in the region of between £150 and £200.

Is it council, that will issue me certificate of naturilisation?

HO issues the certificate. The council only presents it to you when you have taken the oath and the council writes the date on it.

Do I have to take any documents with me?

Your passport and approval letter.

is it public ceremony? as I dont want anyone to take my pictures etc

You can choose not to have your picture taken, however it is nice to keep as it is taken with the ceremony official and a portrait of the Queen and taken while the certificate is presented to you.

How much council charge for this all stuff?

There is no charge unless you opt for a private ceremony. There might be a charge if you want the photo print.

They sent me back my ILR card.

Should I keep this card with me or I have to send this card back after ceremony etc? there is nothing mentioned about keeping my ILR card or should I send it back to Home office.

You need to send the card back within 5 days after your ceremony. You are only British once you attend the ceremony, until then you are only an ILR holder.

Do you know what address I have to send my ILR card

Will I lose my current nationality after Affirmation/Oath?

If I am going to a dual national, how I will be able to use my current passport without ILR card?

Or I just have to apply and use British Passport all the times and my current passport will be merely a symbol of dual nationality?

CR001 wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:07 am

Do you know what address I have to send my ILR card

You will get details of where to send it at your ceremony.

Will I lose my current nationality after Affirmation/Oath?

Can't say. What is your current nationality??

If I am going to a dual national, how I will be able to use my current passport without ILR card?

You would use a British passport to enter the UK.

Or I just have to apply and use British Passport all the times and my current passport will be merely a symbol of dual nationality?

Again, it depends what your current nationality is but yes, you apply for a British passport.

1) If I want to do affirmation (on Queen) instead of verbal oath (on GOD), can I chose this option without booking private ceremony? You can choose either for the group ceremony, no need for a private ceremony, unless you are in a hurry.

2) I understand that even British Nationality is still not very permanent that's why I wanted to know the status of my current nationality. Which is Pakistani. Since my ILR card will be taken away, which will probably turn my current passport merely a symbol of identity (ID Document in Pak only), as I may have to apply and use British Passport as my travel documents. Not sure what the question is - once you got your certificate you are British.

3) Since I have got high level of CTC vetting done (due to nature of my job), do I have to inform them about change of my nationality?

Not sure what CTC is but certainly tell your employer, to ensure their records are up to date.

4) what about other financial institutes and council people ete ( I dont think if I have to inform them, do i), as its not change of

hermanthegerman wrote: ↑

Sat May 25, 2019 11:23 am

have a look at the timeline thread. Unless there are any issues or queries you are very likely to have your British Passport within 2 weeks without an interview.

difficult_guy wrote: ↑

Sun May 26, 2019 10:03 am

hermanthegerman wrote: ↑

Sat May 25, 2019 11:23 am

have a look at the timeline thread. Unless there are any issues or queries you are very likely to have your British Passport within 2 weeks without an interview.

Thanks for your reply. I have checked on British Passport timeline. It does seems to be pretty straight forward. I posted my documents on 24th of May and due to long bank holidays, there might be a delay.

I just lost my job and I hope this passport will help me to find a job .....

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Sun May 26, 2019 2:33 pm

difficult_guy wrote: ↑

Sun May 26, 2019 10:03 am

hermanthegerman wrote: ↑

Sat May 25, 2019 11:23 am

have a look at the timeline thread. Unless there are any issues or queries you are very likely to have your British Passport within 2 weeks without an interview.

Thanks for your reply. I have checked on British Passport timeline. It does seems to be pretty straight forward. I posted my documents on 24th of May and due to long bank holidays, there might be a delay.

I just lost my job and I hope this passport will help me to find a job .....

Note as a British citizen you can show your nat. certificate,no need to wait for passport.