Residency Requirement

Hi All,

I've submitted and paid for my application on 17/01/2022 and my appointment is on Monday 31/1/2022 and upon re-reading the AN guidance notes (to check for documents requirements etc.) I realised I have made a mistake. As I'm applying as the spouse of a British citizen, I understand that I needed to physically be in the UK on the date 3 years prior to my application. I had thought it was 5 years not 3 years ago (the misunderstanding/ confusion was because the fact that I applied for my ILR based on the 5 year partner route). I travelled to India on 14th of Jan and was away until June.

I have read some posts where the suggestions are to write a covering letter asking to re-declare the application date or consider without spouse route considering 5 year period. Has this worked for anyone?
Are there any other suggestion please?

Also, If I can ask what are the documents required for naturalisation without spouse route?

Thank you,

Regards,
Pri