Hi ilraspirant and psTier1, can you share your experience with applications? I am in same situation where my wife will be almost 155-days outside UK when we apply for her ILR with 5-year period rule. Hi, We didn't face any problem. No question was asked although I was ready with all cohabitation pr...

Hi I am planning to apply PIO for myself and family. I have some queries regarding PIO family application (3 applications). 1. How many self addressed pre-paid spl del envelopes need to be submitted with family applications? Only 1 for all or separate for each applicant? 2. In pts 13 & 15, if appli...

They don't give back the cancelled Indian passport anymore. They keep it with them and all you get back is a piece of paper (surrender certificate). Is this true? I thought the cancelled passport was returned. Please could someone confirm? Thanks I received both Surrender certificate and cancelled ...

Hi I am planning to apply PIO for myself and family. I have some queries regarding PIO family application (3 applications). 1. How many self addressed pre-paid spl del envelopes need to be submitted with family applications? Only 1 for all or separate for each applicant? 2. In pts 13 & 15, if applic...

Has anyone sent application last week for surrender certificate and still waiting for initial email/ SMS??? How long does that take?
Any contact number, pls share...
Thanks

With regards to no of days PIO is slightly better than OCI but i think u have enough time to apply for OCI as well since OCI at max takes 1 month from the date of applying in person. Thanks vij_sp_1980, for your reply. Are you sure OCI process takes max 1 month if applying in person. I have seen so...

Passport for: 1 Adult and 2 children Application Type: First Method of application: Spl Del Date of application: 13/05/2014 Date application received by IPS: 16/05/2014 Date of SMS Received: 19/05/2014 Fee Deducted: 19/05/2014 Date of email Received for Application Approval: 11/06/2014 Date of SMS R...

Hi, I have to travel in mid Aug and need to apply OCI/ PIO next week for family. Could any one please tell me which option is Quick and Better based on different experiences? I am ok with inperson application submission.
Thanks,

ban.s wrote:just leave it blank .....

thanks ban.s

Application Timeline Passport for: 2 Adult + 2 Child Application Type: New (Nationalised) Method of application: Postal (Sent through Special delivery) Date of application: 13/05/2014 Date application received by IPS: 15/05/2014 Date SMS Received: 19/05/2014 Date of return of documents: Date of rec...

psTier1 wrote:Anyone please?????

Any senior member please.

Anyone please?????

I have a query related to Surrendering indian passport form.

I am married but my spouse's name is not mentioned on my current Indian passport so could anyone please confirm whether I have to fill following field or not?

SPOUSE NAME (As per the Indian Passport):

Thanks

I have a query related to Surrendering indian passport form.

I am married but my spouse's name is not mentioned on my current Indian passport so could anyone please confirm whether I have to fill following field or not?

SPOUSE NAME (As per the Indian Passport):

Thanks

Both of my children have their British passports, one just a month ago. Neither I or my wife are British Citizens yet (our applications are still waiting to be decided). Were they born in UK or abroad? It seems they are UK born as you don't have citizenship and they got passport. In my case childre...

Thanks Amber_.
Are you sure? I just called passport helpline and lady said you need to send your certificate as well or apply as family application. Bit confused. Any idea??

Hello, I recently reveived approval of British Citizenship with my children and still waiting for my Oath ceremoney. My children have already received certificate as they don't have to attend Oath ceremoney. I want to apply British passport for my children before getting my certificate. Can I do thi...

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs Tier1 + 1 Yr ILR Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Degree + PBS + Uni Letter Current nationality: Indian Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Date of application: 03/03/3014 (05/03/2014 - Sent by N...

Eligibility criteria: 5 Yrs Tier1 + 1 Yr ILR Language criteria met (UK degree, exempt countries, PBS used documents, NARIC, or B1 test): Degree + PBS + Uni Letter Current nationality: Indian Method of application: NCS Council name if NCS used: Date of application: 03/03/3014 (05/03/2014 - Sent by NC...

Thnaks Jambo,
Do I need to fill details of last 3 years or 5 years in the form? Keeping in mind, he was away more than 1.5 yrs (approx. 600 days) in last 5 yrs but only 120 days away in last 3 years. And he was not in UK exactly 3 years back.
I am bit confused. Please confirm.

Hello, I have to apply naturalization for myself, mywife and my son (6 yrs old - Born abroad). For my son I have to fill MN1 form under Section 3 (1). As per my understanding there is no residance requirement for my 6 yrs old son. My question is, Do I need to fill Sections 2 (Sply 2.3 & 2.4) in the ...

Born abroad child application is at discretion. An important criteria is that the child's future lies in the UK. Although there are no residence requirements for children younger than 13, it is unlikely the HO would grant BC to born abroad children who are not living in the UK (as it doesn't seem t...

Thanks Jambo.

One more query .... Can I apply British Citizenship for my children with me while they are not in UK physically?
If yes then please tell me what are mandatory requirements for them to meet if they are away for BC?
Thanks

See Q1 & Q2 in Citizenship FAQs - Common Questions - Read before posting - Children . Thanks Jambo for your response. Based on FAQ Q2 for children - "If application under section 3(1) (children born abroad) - There are no residential requirements for children under 13 years old. Children 13-16 year...

Congratulation ! Just wondering how did you managed to get appointment for yourself +dependants? When I am checking I am only getting available slot for myself only.. Not for dependants:-( Cheers Sanjit Sanjit, Its not easy but again it's not difficult too. Option 1 - Just follow the steps mentione...