thanks, as the guidance says, she has upto 179 days absence in the last 12 months (3 years absence is same as last 12 months). so I can time it to apply in a way that she is within 179 days? but she may have to be away from UK again. hence why wanted to know if she can apply from abroad and come bac...

is it possible to apply while away from UK and then come back to UK to do the biometrics ?

want to take a chance on 90 day rule as she meets all other criteria ?

she will be away for more than 45 days, is it possible to make an online application for naturalisation while being away from UK. (i.e at the time of application she will be outside UK) and but will come back to do the bio within 45 days. and just also wanted to know what happens if she does not com...

the reason, can't submit now is she is due to fly out again next week, and will not hv sufficeint time to complete biometrics.

is there a limit on time that can be between date of application and date of submission of biometics?

thanks

thanks all.

only in the last year, she is been away for two months already and got plans to go abroad soon as well.

so, her absences in last year and 3 years are exactly same, as no travel outside UK for last year.

cheers, I was reading https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/650b089027d43b001491c319/Guide_AN_-_Oct_2023.pdf (page 13) there is a table for 3 year route, am I right in interpreting there is leniency till up to 179 days absence in the last 12 months? or has anyone got into trouble just becau...

thanks all for the replies. I myself was ILR->BC, but I was a BC (British Citizen) when she was given ILR, so she is on 3 year route? the thing is I filled out form for her and got up to the stage where it asks for referee, but don't think it asked anywhere for details of time spent outside U.K. am ...

yes, sorry I meant BRP.

Hi, My wife had ILR which is expiring in Nov 2024. She was contemplating applying for British Citizenship and has delayed till now. But, reading here https://www.gov.uk/apply-citizenship-indefinite-leave-to-remain seems like there is a requirement on time away from UK, I initially thought it only ap...

ok, will do that. cheers! one more question, is it ok to apply for naturalisation and go on a holiday abroad right? or is there any rule like only certain number of days can be spent outside? I know there is a weird rule that on the date of application 5 yr ago, you must hv been in the UK which I do...

actually in the nest page, it asks How did you get your results, but it has two options: ceritificate and reference.

I have the certiifcate in which there is a reference number, so which one do I choose?

if I select certificate, it seems I do not have to enter anything.

thank all, managed to get the LifeInthe UK test reference from previous SET M application and entered in the nNaturalisation application. But for English test reference, where do I enter as the online application does not ask for it, it simply asks ' Do you have a previous visa, entry clearance or l...

thanks again.

I tried resetting the password, but it comes back saying 'account is locked'. I may have to phone them.

does anyone know/remember how they used to send out results ? is it a paper certificate given by the center or do they email, if they email what email from?

thanks again guys.

I do not hv a copy of ILR either, I will google and try to contact Life In the UK.

btw, regarding only card expiring, if I decide to stick with ILR for the time being, how do I get the biometric card renewed?

thanks for the answers. I have English test reference, but the application does not seem to ask for it. it only asks for Life in the Uk test reference, which I do not have and searched both my email and hers - can't find it. Anyone remember how they used to send out results? is it email only? if so,...

hi hope everyone is well. I applied for my wife's ILR based on 5 year residency in mid 2019 and got the ILR which expires next year. Now want to apply for british passport for which I think first step is naturalisation, started to fill the form and it asks for Life in The UK test ref number, which I...

Hi all, thanks for all your replies. I am not disputing one must adhere to the specification on the visa sticker. But, just trying to understand the legality of it. because, visa rules for visitors mention only 6 months, not days. so the question is, for immigration rules, how many days are in a mon...

Secondly, for the purposes of immigration rules, a month is defined as 30 days. So 6 months is 180 days. Hi Simon, Where does it say so please? because I googled the exact code above and came across this case. https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKUT/IAC/2021/65.html While it seems correct that one sho...

thanks, but what does immigration rules say ?

and what is the consequence of staying 6 calendar months, i.e around 183 days?

Hi,

Hope you all are well,

For UK visitor visa, I know one can stay only 6 months in one visit, but is it 6 calendar months or 180 days?

asking because 6 calendar months can be more than 180 days, etc 183.

would love if someone point me to the visa rules that clarify on this.

thanks

thanks for the reply.

the 'qualifiying' period, is the the period immediately preceding the period when application is made or the period during which she became eligble for Naturalisation (i.e 12 months after ILR was granted)

Hi all, hope you all are doing well... My wife got ILR couple of years ago based on 5 years being on spouse visa. She has not applied for Naturalisation yet, now she visit her home country, how long can she spend outside of the UK pls without losing any eligibility to naturalisation again on her ret...

thanks all.

I guess one has to be also be mindful of the country being visited right..not all countries allow British passport holders to spend time indefinitly..

quick question all

once I get the british passport for the new born, is there any resttictions on the amount of time baby can spend aboard pls?

thanks all as always good guidance.

I am going to send them original of my nauturalisation certificate. hope it is enough and they send this back to me..

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