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There is no longer a joint citizenship and passport application scheme. There is no way to speed up the process unfortunately. Some take a few weeks/couple of months, others take up to or more than 6 months.
Whether you apply online or use the post office, you still have to send your passport and naturalisation certificate. There is no ukcvas type service for passport applicationsbookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:34 pmfor first passport , if you apply using post office, I hear the application might be a bit quicker?
but I read somewhere that if you apply using post office you have to send your current foreign passport too. Is that right?
You could look at the passport timeline thread to get a sense of the timescales. 17 days seems enough (assuming you submit your application immediately after the ceremony, and have your referee prepared to log in to verify your passport photo). There is no guarantee though.bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:34 pmfor first passport , if you apply using post office, I hear the application might be a bit quicker?
but I read somewhere that if you apply using post office you have to send your current foreign passport too. Is that right?
I don’t see you being denied boarding abroad if you present your residence card which is otherwise in date. They won’t know that it’s not valid.bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:32 pmthanks for your input CR001.CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:18 pmIf you apply for your passport on the same day as your ceremony, you might well receive it in time. If you have booked a group ceremony, perhaps you could get a sooner date if you opt for the private ceremony which costs extra.bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:16 pmhmm I see what you mean. I wonder what will happen if someone who has attended ceremony shows up at the border with their ILR. Technically they can't stop you from entering as you are already british but they might fine you I guess...CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:02 pm
Don't expect any response from HO. They don't care. Your ILR is completely superceded the day you become British.
No one has every reported on the forum getting a £1000 fine for not returning their BRP, but I guess there is always a first time. Note also that for your passport, you have to send your original Naturalisation certificate anyway, so you won't even have that if your passport is delayed.
man this is just a good forum not just the knowledge but just a place where you can come discuss, rant etc People who have all gone through these processes connect on a certain level
Aah okay. So do they return the previous passport when they deliver the British passport ?CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:28 pmWhether you apply online or use the post office, you still have to send your passport and naturalisation certificate. There is no ukcvas type service for passport applicationsbookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:34 pmfor first passport , if you apply using post office, I hear the application might be a bit quicker?
but I read somewhere that if you apply using post office you have to send your current foreign passport too. Is that right?
Yes , however one might get fined when they show up at the uk borderjgreen6123 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:37 pmI don’t see you being denied boarding abroad if you present your residence card which is otherwise in date. They won’t know that it’s not valid.bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:32 pmthanks for your input CR001.CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:18 pmIf you apply for your passport on the same day as your ceremony, you might well receive it in time. If you have booked a group ceremony, perhaps you could get a sooner date if you opt for the private ceremony which costs extra.bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:16 pm
hmm I see what you mean. I wonder what will happen if someone who has attended ceremony shows up at the border with their ILR. Technically they can't stop you from entering as you are already british but they might fine you I guess...
man this is just a good forum not just the knowledge but just a place where you can come discuss, rant etc People who have all gone through these processes connect on a certain level
1. You really should have asked all these passport questions in your own topic and not in this experience of New system one!! You have taken it off topic now.bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:05 pmAah okay. So do they return the previous passport when they deliver the British passport ?CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:28 pmWhether you apply online or use the post office, you still have to send your passport and naturalisation certificate. There is no ukcvas type service for passport applicationsbookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:34 pmfor first passport , if you apply using post office, I hear the application might be a bit quicker?
but I read somewhere that if you apply using post office you have to send your current foreign passport too. Is that right?
OMG, sometimes I'm not sure to cry or laugh when I read some of the questions. What do you think, what authority HM Passport Office has to withdraw your foreign passport?bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:05 pmAah okay. So do they return the previous passport when they deliver the British passport ?CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:28 pmWhether you apply online or use the post office, you still have to send your passport and naturalisation certificate. There is no ukcvas type service for passport applicationsbookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:34 pmfor first passport , if you apply using post office, I hear the application might be a bit quicker?
but I read somewhere that if you apply using post office you have to send your current foreign passport too. Is that right?
answered in the other thread where you asked the same questionhai123 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 9:42 pmHi
Quick advice needed.
I have filled in online application form (AN) and to support Proof of living in the UK I’m assuming passport needs to be scanned and submitted.
However could you please clarify whether I need to scan all stamped pages of passport (to show entry and exit) covering last 5 years?
Question 2. Two years ago, I have renewed my passport. Do I need to submit my old passport copy as well?
Please clarify.
That makes the two of us then - not sure to cry or laugh when people don’t read or understand the question properly. Of course HMPO won’t withdraw the foreign passport. The question is about delivery of the foreign passport whether it’s sent with the British passport or separately.jgreen6123 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:17 pmOMG, sometimes I'm not sure to cry or laugh when I read some of the questions. What do you think, what authority HM Passport Office has to withdraw your foreign passport?bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:05 pmAah okay. So do they return the previous passport when they deliver the British passport ?CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 5:28 pmWhether you apply online or use the post office, you still have to send your passport and naturalisation certificate. There is no ukcvas type service for passport applicationsbookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:34 pmfor first passport , if you apply using post office, I hear the application might be a bit quicker?
but I read somewhere that if you apply using post office you have to send your current foreign passport too. Is that right?
Seconded.bookerw100 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:35 amThat makes the two of us then - not sure to cry or laugh when people don’t read or understand the question properly. Of course HMPO won’t withdraw the foreign passport. The question is about delivery of the foreign passport whether it’s sent with the British passport or separately.jgreen6123 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:17 pmOMG, sometimes I'm not sure to cry or laugh when I read some of the questions. What do you think, what authority HM Passport Office has to withdraw your foreign passport?bookerw100 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:05 pmAah okay. So do they return the previous passport when they deliver the British passport ?
If you don’t have anything useful to post, I suggest you keep your unhelpful comments to yourself.
i see a lot of msgs referring to this november timeline but as im new here wanted to ask what that is and where can i see posts on that topic?
Perhaps start reading from the beginning of this topic to understand the delay of all those who rushed to use a new system that caused delays
perhaps a summary would have helped ... anyways, i understand you just moderate the website and dont like answering questionsCR001 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:41 pmPerhaps start reading from the beginning of this topic to understand the delay of all those who rushed to use a new system that caused delays
... as for my timeline:
- as for those saying the new system is slower than the other ... NONSENSE ... my friend applied in december using the old system and it took his application 4 weeks and i applied in january using the new system and it took me 4 weeks ... all the bestIt is usually useful to state what application route you have applied for. If you received a certificate in the post, then it appears to be an MN1 application, possibly for a UK born child, which has a different processing time usually to adult Naturalisation applications, which this topic is mostly about.soulseek wrote: ↑Thu Feb 28, 2019 12:33 pmperhaps a summary would have helped ... anyways, i understand you just moderate the website and dont like answering questionsCR001 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:41 pmPerhaps start reading from the beginning of this topic to understand the delay of all those who rushed to use a new system that caused delays
applied 21.01.19 online UKVCAS
biometrics in croydon 30.01.19
citizenship certificate and letter received 27.02.19 (date on letter 21.02.19)
happy times
It is a bit unclear, I agree. Near the beginning of the application you are asked if you have passed the Life in UK test. Then right at the very end of the online application process you get asked about English Language. The online form will ask several questions. E.g. Do you have a degree taught in English? Have you passed an approved English Language test?hai123 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2019 11:53 pmHi while going through the guideline, it says we have to submit relevant documents to prove English language requirements and der is a question in paper application form as well. However I couldn’t find this question in online application.
Pls let me know whether I have missed somewhere in online application or is this not required as part of new system?
Thanks for ur reply. I hve answered all the questions and checklist document has been generated. However I couldnt find question on English language requirement.johnhkg wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 8:07 amIt is a bit unclear, I agree. Near the beginning of the application you are asked if you have passed the Life in UK test. Then right at the very end of the online application process you get asked about English Language. The online form will ask several questions. E.g. Do you have a degree taught in English? Have you passed an approved English Language test?hai123 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2019 11:53 pmHi while going through the guideline, it says we have to submit relevant documents to prove English language requirements and der is a question in paper application form as well. However I couldn’t find this question in online application.
Pls let me know whether I have missed somewhere in online application or is this not required as part of new system?
Just answer the questions, then when you finish the online process will generate a personalised list of the documents you need to provide.
Hi, u said u have uploaded Degree transcripts. Could u pls confirm is der any question on this in online application. Reason being, I have filled in online application and generated checklist, However I couldnt find question on English language requirement.Davin wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 2:57 pmUKVCAS Application experience:
I submitted my online application few days ago and attended UKVCAS appointment yesterday ( 01/03/2019). Appointment time was 15.30 but I was called for Biometrics at about 17.00. It was really busy. I went for free appointment.
Before appointment:
I uploaded scanned copies of my passports (current and expired and all pages)
Degree and transcript (scanned copy uploaded)
DVLA (scanned copy uploaded)
ILR BRP (scanned copy uploaded)
2 x Signed reference forms (scanned copy uploaded)
Life in UK certificate (scanned copy uploaded)
At UKVCAS centre they took my biometrics (FREE – No charges?)
I am director of limited company and work as a contractor but I didn’t upload any additional docs. Only provided company details and UTR number on application for. Scanned copies I uploaded were not attested at all, I guess it should be OK?
They scanned all pages of my current passports ( I think they always scan all pages of current passport even if you have already uploaded it. I told them I have already uploaded it but they said they need to do it anyway)
They did not even look at any other documents. I asked them if they need to see original documents which I uploaded and they said they don’t need to see anything (Strange)
They asked me if I wanted to upload any additional documents and then confirmed if I was happy for documents to be submitted.
They said standard time is up to 6 months but most applicant were getting response within 6 to 8 weeks.
