Travelling after submission of citizenship application
Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:04 am
Hi
I am looking to submit my citizenship application this week. However, I have to travel to Pakistan in December for a couple of weeks.
Based on my understanding, if I apply through the post, I will have to send my original passport and documents, and given the time it is taking them to process the applications, I wouldnt be able to travel.
As an alternative, can I use the NCS and keep my original documents and therefore travel abroad while my application is being processed?
The other question i wanted to clarify was, that if I get my naturalisation certificate before I have to travel, can I use the naturalisation certificate to travel back to the UK (i'm assuming i wont be able to use the ILR card to get through immigration)?
Regards
Abdullah
I am looking to submit my citizenship application this week. However, I have to travel to Pakistan in December for a couple of weeks.
Based on my understanding, if I apply through the post, I will have to send my original passport and documents, and given the time it is taking them to process the applications, I wouldnt be able to travel.
As an alternative, can I use the NCS and keep my original documents and therefore travel abroad while my application is being processed?
The other question i wanted to clarify was, that if I get my naturalisation certificate before I have to travel, can I use the naturalisation certificate to travel back to the UK (i'm assuming i wont be able to use the ILR card to get through immigration)?
Regards
Abdullah