There is no legal requirement for British citizens to enter or leave the country with a UK passport. I know many Brits who enter and leave the country with an EU passport, for instance. However, if you use a foreign passport then they would expect you to comply with visa requirements, even though yo...

You only did your biometrics 2 months ago, give it some time.

One of my referees signed electronically without any issues (no cover letter needed).

To the best of my knowledge, if you're married to a British citizen then you can apply right away with an ILR.

It's an expensive application, better feel safe. Note that the OP is asking about a BNO visa application, not a citizenship application. Compared to other non-EEA applications (which typically cost £1000+ for a 2.5 year visa+IHS), a BNO visa is very cheap (at only £250+IHS for a five year visa). A ...

If you are too worried, then it might be worthwhile to consult with a specialist immigration lawyer, just to be safe. It's an expensive application, better feel safe.

To the best of my knowledge, the good character requirement is only for the 10 years previous to the application date, so if the convictions were made before that period of time, then you're likely to be fine.

You do not need to send the original documents, a copy is sufficient (except for the original certificate of naturalisation, of course). You can send a copy of your passport or your birth certificate that indicates the correct name. I sent a copy of my passport to correct their error on my place of ...

Custody is irrelevant if the child is 22 and to my understanding, registration for children is only possible before they turn 18.

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 12, 2020 1:52 pm

aga44 wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 12, 2020 1:43 pm

Hello,

Can a referee declaration (with a photo attached) be signed electronically?

Thanks!

No, it has to be a wet signature.

Mine signed electronically and it was accepted.

It'd better not be, our postman has delivered 3 letters this week so far that weren't for me... I paid for the secure delivery so it should come with TNT. I have a history of being rather unlucky and basically if things get lost it is always my stuff. Has anyone waited 2 weeks or more for return vi...

Passport for: First Adult passport after Naturalisation Applying from: United Kingdom Method of Application: Online Passport Office: HMPO Newport Date of Application: 10 November 2020 Date Identity Verified: 10 November 2020 Date Documents Sent: 11 November 2020 Date Documents Delivered: 12 Novembe...

I'm not sure that the Withdrawal Agreement preserves Lounes. It does preserve "Retained EU law", but that can be (and will likely be if it hasn't already been) removed by domestic UK legislation. The Withdrawal Agreement is narrower than you think. From my reading of the Agreement, it does not pres...

"Settled Status" is , in legal terms, Indefinite Leave to Remain issued under Appendix EU of the UK Immigration Rules. A British citizen can not hold ILR (or any other form of leave under the Immigration Act or Rules) as he has a superior Right Of Abode in the UK. Therefore, to the best of my knowl...

I recently naturalised as a British citizen, based on the EU route of Settled Status. My EU passport is about to expire and I am about to renew it. I learned that I will need to update my Settled Status account with the details of my new passport if I want the Settled Status to be connected to it. T...

It'd better not be, our postman has delivered 3 letters this week so far that weren't for me... I paid for the secure delivery so it should come with TNT. I have a history of being rather unlucky and basically if things get lost it is always my stuff. Has anyone waited 2 weeks or more for return vi...

I’m sorry that they’re torturing you that way. Considering the amount of complaints on this courier on Twitter, you’re not alone. They’re terrible. Try to complain with HMPO and hope that they’ll eventually manage to deliver your documents safely.

Passport for: First Adult passport after Naturalisation Applying from: United Kingdom Method of Application: Online Passport Office: HMPO Newport Date of Application: 10 November 2020 Date Identity Verified: 10 November 2020 Date Documents Sent: 11 November 2020 Date Documents Delivered: 12 November...

My passport was delivered today. Surprise - from London (6 weeks after the application was approved. In the meantime there was a meeting to confirm the identity). My WAY HMPO Durham (application approved 14.10) => one month later HMPO Glasgow (interview online confirm the identity 19.10)=> HMPO Lon...

Finally received a text saying application is approved and passport is being printed and sent. Wrote a complaint by filling out the form, Big Thanks to STEFAN PIATEK, who provided me with the link. Happy days. Good luck to all. Congratulations! Can you please add your timeline to the thread? https:...

HMPO Newport, over a month now my application is processing... :roll: it is fun to live without any documents... Did you try to contact them? Maybe they want to conduct an interview? I did, according to them is processing as normal, and covid excuses as usual. I see, that’s good. Then I’m sure that...

poqlpiusefdousngdn wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 23, 2020 8:21 pm

HMPO Newport, over a month now my application is processing...
it is fun to live without any documents...

Did you try to contact them? Maybe they want to conduct an interview?

Send it in a strong A4 envelope, preferably using Royal Mail Special Delivery, so you can track the delivery. You can put it first in a transparent document bag if you wish. It should be sufficient.

For future readers: I received a letter yesterday saying that my request for correction has been accepted and my corrected certificate will be issued and sent shortly. And indeed, I received the corrected certificate today. It arrived in a simple white envelope. It took nearly 6 weeks. Good luck eve...

I called them and their system is down, they're working on fixing it and it'll take a few hours.

Admins, you may delete this thread. Thanks.