It's normal. You can also track your application online.

It's very quick. Like next day.

If you've provided your phone number then yes. They do send texts and emails at every step of your application.

Eligibility criteria: long residency + 3years ILR Language Criteria: UK Degree Nationality : Pakistani Method of application: online + UKVAS Date of application: 4/03/2019 Payment method: Debit Card Date of acknowledgement: 4/03/2019 Date of debit of fees: 08/03/2019 Date of Biometric letter issued...

Macr-007 - I applied online in Mar. It's simple not complicated at all. I read a lot on this forum before filling my application which helped me massively. The good thing about online application is you can always go back and amend if are not happy/sure with something. I spent 4days. I took my time ...

Some post offices provide this service where they check our application and send to HMPO.

I am not sure if there is any difference to be honest. I am going with paper application because of check and send service.

Thank you so much CR001 for your super quick reply.

I got my approval on 18th May. I was worried that HO might call me for my biometrics but they didn't, which was great! That means the staff at Croydon branch was right. Ta

Hi, I have got my citizenship through naturalisation on 25th May 2019. I am filling a paper application for British passport. There is a section where they're asking about my parents details. Both my parents are not British, should I be filing this section?
Would really appreciate your help. Ta

Eligibility criteria: long residency + 3years ILR Language Criteria: UK Degree Nationality : Pakistani Method of application: online + UKVAS Date of application: 4/03/2019 Payment method: Debit Card Date of acknowledgement: 4/03/2019 Date of debit of fees: 08/03/2019 Date of Biometric letter issued:...

Hi There, I am in the same boat. Went to Croydon on 9th Mar and they said the same thing to me that most of the machines are broken and its a common practice to do Bio at the desk. Now after reading you comments I am bit worried and annoyed