I hold a Geneva Convention travel document issued by Romania. My first travel document was issued in 2013 and has a stamp from when I first entered the UK on 24 May 2015. It was later renewed, and that document expired in 2019. I haven’t travelled outside the UK since then. Both of my passports are n ...

I haven’t travelled since January 2019, and my passport hasn’t been stamped since then.

Thanks for your response and the advice. I think I’ll include a cover letter just in case — better to be clear than leave anything open to interpretation. Appreciate you sharing your approach! How many documents are usually needed to prove residence? Can I use one council tax bill for each year, wh ...

Thanks for clarifying and sharing your experience, really reassuring to hear! I appreciate your help and will definitely reach out if I have more questions. Do you think I should include a cover letter with my application?

She said it was complicated because I received a Fixed Penalty Notice and do not have access to my parents’ details.

I have no other criminal or civil matters, and no additional circumstances involving criminality.

Thank you so much. I was worried as I called the ask the lawyer online and I was told my case needed a senior solicitor because its complicated and a lot of people get refused.

Addition to the previous post.


In July 2025, I received a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) from my local council for £350 relating to waste disposal outside my property. I paid the penalty in full and promptly.

This was a one-off incident, and I have had no further issues with local authorities.

Hi, I have Settled Status in the UK, but I do not have any details about my parents to include in the citizenship application. I came to the UK as the spouse of a British citizen, and after our divorce, I retained my rights of residence under the EU Settlement Scheme. I later obtained Settled Status ...