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Fee for Citizenship application

Post by micz8 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:12 am

Hi

Could any one please clarify regarding the fee to pay with Form AN.

The fee is £1236 plus £80 for ceremony. My question is shall I fill the payment slip with amount £1316 ?

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Re: Fee for Citizenship application

Post by Malik44 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 12:18 am

The fee is £1236 inclusive of Ceremony fee
you need to fill the last page of the form for payment in the provided link

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... plications

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Re: Fee for Citizenship application

Post by ohara » Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:23 am

You need to pay £1236. The £80 ceremony fee is included in this, and if your application is refused, the £80 will be refunded.

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Referees for Form AN - Citizenship

Post by micz8 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:04 pm

Hi

Could anyone on this forum help me with referees for Form AN Citizenship:

A British Citizen but residing in other country (U.S.A) can be a referee ? ?

Thanks

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Re: Referees for Form AN - Citizenship

Post by CR001 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:13 pm

Yes, provided they are over 25 years of age and are of good character (i.e. no convictions or bankruptcy etc) and have known you personally for at least 3 years.
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What supporting documents to submit with Form AN

Post by micz8 » Sun Apr 03, 2016 3:59 pm

Hi

I am due to apply for citizenship on the basis Tier 1 General 5 years + 1 year ILR.

Could anyone advise me what supporting documents I need to submit at NCS along with Form AN?

Thanks

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Re: What supporting documents to submit with Form AN

Post by Casa » Sun Apr 03, 2016 4:01 pm

Have you taken the time to read through the guidance notes where the required documents are listed?
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Re: What supporting documents to submit with Form AN

Post by micz8 » Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:45 am

Hi
Thanks for reply

As far as I understand, I need to send:

1 photo
Passport
BRP
Life in the UK Test certificate
IELTS Certificate

Please do advise if any further document is also required to submit?

Thank you

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Re: What supporting documents to submit with Form AN

Post by noajthan » Mon Apr 04, 2016 10:54 am

micz8 wrote:...

Please do advise if any further document is also required to submit?

Thank you
Also: payment form.
Pre-paid return envelope (unless using NCS).


Are you sure IELTS is valid/acceptable :?:
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Re: What supporting documents to submit with Form AN

Post by tripping » Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:56 pm

micz8 wrote:Hi
Thanks for reply

As far as I understand, I need to send:

1 photo
Passport
BRP
Life in the UK Test certificate
IELTS Certificate

Please do advise if any further document is also required to submit?

Thank you
Self assessment tax return if you are self employed/limited company. SA302 from HMRC are just as good if you dont have that.

I would suggest you make a photocopy of your completed application form for personal reference, as NCS would not make a photocopy on their machine and give it to you. And dont forget referees as well. Good luck!

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What supporting documents to submit with Form AN

Post by micz8 » Wed Apr 06, 2016 10:13 am

Thanks to all who replied to my post.

I have booked appointment at NCS and they send me this e-mail:


IN LINE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE HOME OFFICE, EACH ADULT WHO IS APPLYING FOR BRITISH CITIZENSHIP MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE NCS APPOINTMENT;

The current AN application form for each adult applying – FULLY COMPLETED

Home Office fees by card or cheque (unfortunately no cash can be accepted)

Passports and/or travel documents that fully cover the five or three year qualifying period

Proof of indefinite leave to remain in the UK (must have had this for at least one year)

Life in the UK Letter or ESOL certificate with letter from college

Driving Licence (if applicable) – photocard and paper counterpart document

A bank statement, utility bill or payslip dated within the past last three months

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P60 forms (received at the end of each tax year) for the full qualifying period - if this is not possible, a letter from your employer confirming your employment status or payslips for the full qualifying period

If self-employed, your tax self-assessments for the full qualifying period or a letter from
your accountant confirming that you have paid taxes during that time

Letters confirming any benefits received from the state for the full qualifying period

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My question to the experts is that do I have to submit the above three documents ??

Thanks in advance for help

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NCS Appointment

Post by micz8 » Thu Apr 07, 2016 11:13 am

Dear experts

I have booked appointment at NCS and they send me this e-mail:


IN LINE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE HOME OFFICE, EACH ADULT WHO IS APPLYING FOR BRITISH CITIZENSHIP MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO THE NCS APPOINTMENT;

The current AN application form for each adult applying – FULLY COMPLETED

Home Office fees by card or cheque (unfortunately no cash can be accepted)

Passports and/or travel documents that fully cover the five or three year qualifying period

Proof of indefinite leave to remain in the UK (must have had this for at least one year)

Life in the UK Letter or ESOL certificate with letter from college

Driving Licence (if applicable) – photocard and paper counterpart document

A bank statement, utility bill or payslip dated within the past last three months

P60 forms (received at the end of each tax year) for the full qualifying period - if this is not possible, a letter from your employer confirming your employment status or payslips for the full qualifying period

If self-employed, your tax self-assessments for the full qualifying period or a letter from
your accountant confirming that you have paid taxes during that time

Letters confirming any benefits received from the state for the full qualifying period



My question to the experts is that do I have to submit P60 for all 6 years and also do I have to submit benefit received letters ???

Thanks in advance for help

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Re: NCS Appointment

Post by ohara » Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:18 pm

Some of that list isn't actually required. I have a driving licence but they never asked to see that, no idea why they would, it's not a requirement for citizenship.

You may need to provide some evidence to prove your residency since you became settled (if this was a considerable time ago).

I had to show P60's from 2012 until present as I got PR in 2012 and had to prove I was still living here since then.

No need to show any letters about benefits claimed.

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Re: NCS Appointment

Post by CR001 » Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:32 pm

It appears to be a generic email. Therefore they are covering all bases, i.e. EU citizens applying, spouses of BCs applying and 5+1 applications.

Follow the AN form and guide requirements for your specific circumstances.
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Letter from Employer

Post by micz8 » Mon Apr 18, 2016 11:52 pm

Hi all

I am due to apply for citizenship and have to get a Letter from Employer.

Could anyone have a good template / specimen of the letter? Please share

Thanks

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Re: Fee for Citizenship application

Post by geriatrix » Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:59 am

micz8 wrote:I am due to apply for citizenship and have to get a Letter from Employer.
What for?

And, please keep your naturalisation queries in a single topic.
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Letter from Employer

Post by micz8 » Wed Apr 20, 2016 8:51 pm

Hi
Infact I prefer not to submit P60 or Payslips. Instead I want to submit Letter from Employer to Home Office with Form AN. My employer can prepare me a letter but asking me what to write on that letter.
Therefore could anyone has a template of the letter.
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Re: Fee for Citizenship application

Post by Casa » Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:07 pm

Why do you believe you're required to submit payslips and P60s or an employer letter? Are you applying having previously being granted PR under EU regulations?
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Re: Fee for Citizenship application

Post by noajthan » Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:10 pm

As per initial post, it appears to be because "NCS say so" in some boiler plate email that the (whichever) NCS in question currently sends out to its customers.
P60 forms (received at the end of each tax year) for the full qualifying period - if this is not possible, a letter from your employer confirming your employment status or payslips for the full qualifying period
OP has been advised at length (as above) but keeps repeating the same question about a template letter.
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Re: Fee for Citizenship application

Post by kirifella » Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:30 am

How about the fee for somebody who has not had their biometrics taken? I understand that the Home Office sends an invitation for biometrics once the application is accepted, but not clear whether the £1236 is inclusive of that or if an extra £25 needs to be added at the time of the application (thus paying a total of £1261)

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Re: Fee for Citizenship application

Post by CR001 » Sun Jul 03, 2016 11:50 am

kirifella wrote:How about the fee for somebody who has not had their biometrics taken? I understand that the Home Office sends an invitation for biometrics once the application is accepted, but not clear whether the £1236 is inclusive of that or if an extra £25 needs to be added at the time of the application (thus paying a total of £1261)
You pay the £19-20 at the Post Office to submit/enroll your biometrics. This is separate to the £1236 application fee and you don't add the biometric enrollment fee to your citizenship fee page.
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Re: Fee for Citizenship application

Post by kirifella » Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:56 pm

Great, many thanks CR001

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