Page 8, 2nd para of the guide clearly states : https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/583815/AN_Guide_-_January_2017.pdf You must also check that you were physically present in the UK 5 years (3 years if you are married to or in civil partnership with a British ci...

I guess a sticky thread which states the different options to apply for [ A) Naturalisation alone & B) Naturalisation + Passport] would be extremely helpful.

Something like a Citizenship application process for Dummies guide.

From reading the previous pages I understand the options to apply for Naturalisation are either: A) Online application and post documents OR B) Online application plus NDRS (appointment within 10 days of online application submission) Question: 1) Is the above understanding correct? 2) Is JCAP (pape...

I am in a rather confusing situation. Please help to clear my muddled thought process. I am all set up to send the application for Naturalisation through NCS on the week starting 19th March. Currently, I have ILR stamped on an expired passport. I have been using this ILR endorsed passport plus curre...

oh i see...
do the prices for all categories (incl. naturalisation) go up on 6th April?

I tried to book a premium service appointment for NTL.
However, the system says there are no available appointments with the next 45 business days in any of the centres.

Is that typical or a possible error in the system?

Does a visa stamped onto a passport classifies as an Immigration Status Document?
If not whats classed as one?

Many thanks.

No it would not. It must be a UK Degree to qualify for exemption. Hmm. I am not sure whether it's classed as a UK degree as it's not a taught course. Its more clinical teaching and taking an exam at the end of 3 years of work placements. The degree I am referring to is MRCP. General Medical Council...

As CR001 rightly pointed out, just go for the B1 test. It gives you much more peace of mind. Some caseworkers can be lazy and funny. The test is £50 I think and you'll be done in 15 minutes. As CR001 has corrected its £150/-. It's still better as I have to spend time obtaining a transcript from the...

Many thanks for the reply. Looking at both options it seems taking English test wud be quicker and cost-effective. By the way, do you think the following makes me exempt from Naric UKVI? - Diploma from a UK university (2-year part-time course) and also - Membership of a Royal College which is obtain...

I have some queries regarding English language evidence for Naturalisation. The application will be for myself and my wife. We are both Indian citizens on ILR. Been on ILR for 6 years now!! A) Should we both get NARIC certificates about our degrees being taught in English? B) Our IELTS test centres ...

Application Method to HCI: VFS Liverpool Application made in person on: 19-06-2015 Registration Status at Mission: Birmingham Date Of Acknowledgement (on website) :23-06-2015 Originals Received by Royal Mail SP: 04-08-2015 Documents Printing Status : 17-08-15 Dispatched from New Delhi :19-08-15 Docu...

Mahesh Gowda wrote: You have to definitely send query to Vfs, oci team india


Twitter to MEA is quite helpful. One of my friend has his case resolved very quickly.

All the best

can you please share this contact detail?

Application Method to HCI: VFS Liverpool Application made in person on: 19-06-2015 Registration Status at Mission: Birmingham Date Of Acknowledgement (on website) :23-06-2015 Originals Received by Royal Mail SP: 04-08-2015 Documents Printing Status : UNDER PROCESS Seems like its delayed as the 42 da...

1. No need to submit original passport with OCI application. 2. No time lines for submitting the passport once OCI is ready but the sooner the better. It normally takes 30 - 40 days for OCI from the date of application to arriving at HCI. You can do it once you are back. thanks...will apply for oci...

Both parents on ILR. Baby on british passport. We are planning to travel to India in July - so not enough time to get an OCI before the trip :( So was planning to apply for indian visa for her. Confused whether I should apply for tourist or entry visa? On quick read both seems applicable unless I a...

Both parents on ILR. Baby on british passport. We are planning to travel to India in July - so not enough time to get an OCI before the trip :( So was planning to apply for indian visa for her. Confused whether I should apply for tourist or entry visa? On quick read both seems applicable unless I am...

See, these call centres are a headache sometimes and it is always better to call a few times to check. Good luck with the application and let us know how it goes. super efficient service!! had my fasttrack appointment on tuesday - 5th May.. received babys british passport today - 8th May.. Now need...

CR001 wrote:Call again, maybe even a couple of times. I would not be surprised if you are given different information each time.

You are right...
Called again and appointment booked for next week!!

Fast track is available for first British passport for a child. https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently But they said either parent should have british citizenship or naturalisation certificate to use fast track service. I cant make sense of it why parents with ILR cant use fast track if they ca...

You can use the fast track for child British passport, it takes roughly one week. Apparently I can't use fasttrack!! I rang up for an appointment and was told I couldnt use fast track as neither parent has british citizenship or naturalisation certificate.. They say baby is eligible for british pas...

You can use the fast track for child British passport, it takes roughly one week. 1. Since you both are on ILR your child is eligible to get INDIAN passport (you both might need a Did-not-acquire-british-nationality certificate) After getting INDIAN passport apply for British passport and then from...

Hi guys.. I am on indian passport + ILR & so is my wife. We recently had a baby born in UK. I understand baby is eligible for a british passport. We wanted to travel to india in July for 4 weeks to visit family and for some important functions... So whats the option of travel documents for baby? a) ...

All, I need to renew my passport which expires in November 2012. As per my understanding below are the supporting documents to be provided: 1. Application form completely filled in and signed 2. Four Passport size (35 mm x 45 mm) identical photographs showing frontal view of full face with white ba...

Hi guys .. I thought of sharing my experience of getting my passport re issued at Birmingham as there is a lack of recent information / replies on it in this forum.. Venue: Birmingham CGI Date of application: 11.06.2012 Services sought: Re issue of Indian passport on expiry plus change of Indian per...