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Passport interview

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 6:56 am
by sara99
Hi
I have applied for naturalisation 2 months ago, me and my husband who is British are thinking about separation I am just wondering if I get naturalisation certificate and same time get separated what will be the situation for my British passport will they keep it on hold then? Also we have a 8 monhs old baby who was born in England.
Can I still get British passport and do I have to do to interview with my husband or can I go without him

Re: Passport interview

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:06 am
by noble72uk
sara99 wrote:Hi
I have applied for naturalisation 2 months ago, me and my husband who is British are thinking about separation I am just wondering if I get naturalisation certificate and same time get separated what will be the situation for my British passport will they keep it on hold then? Also we have a 8 monhs old baby who was born in England.
Can I still get British passport and do I have to do to interview with my husband or can I go without him
Hi

Sorry to hear that you are going to the ( separation)
Once you receive your BC Invitation you need to book a ceremony with your local council to receive the certificate, your husband does not have to come with you.
Once you will get the BC you can apply for a passport any time you want and your husband wont be involved at all.

For your Baby is already brittish.

Good luck

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:12 pm
by sara99
So that men's once I get my naturalisation my husband got nothing to do with my British citizenship and doesn't matter if we are separated.

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:42 pm
by AlexS
Exactly. Once you're British, your civil status is irrelevant for obtaining a passport.

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:18 pm
by sara99
Many thanks Alex and Noble

Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:28 pm
by Casa
For a matter of interest, someone who is separated can still apply as a spouse of a British Citizen. For UKBA purposes they are still considered to be married. You won't have a problem with your application whether you separate or not.