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Naturalization - Passport or Driving License
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:50 am
by wasiter
Hi All,
Wife is submitting the application tomorrow...Just wondering
is it mandatory that we have to submit the Passport as a EVIDENCE of Identity. She also has Provisional Driving License. Can we submit Provisional license.
The reason i was asking this question is because - what if we need passport urgently for any immediate travel?
Also, if i submit the passport and ask it back - does that mean my application is withdrawn? In that case, what happens to the application form fee?
Could someone kindly clarify please?
Thanks
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:57 am
by Tats
Are you using NCS or sending it directly?
There is the option of applying through NCS (Nationality Checking Service) at various councils where they check, photocopy and give you back any document you provide including your passport/driving licence. Then they send in your application to UKBA. You should apply through it if you want your documents or passport back.
I don't know if you can request them to return the passport without it affecting the application.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 10:58 am
by wasiter
Tats wrote:Are you using NCS?
There is the option of applying through NCS (Nationality Checking Service) at various councils where they check, photocopy and give you back any document you provide including your passport/driving licence. Then they send in your application to UKBA. You should have applied through it.
I don't know if you can request them to return the passport without it affecting the application.
Thanks...Iam applying through NCS Lewisham. Let me check withthem
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:03 am
by Tats
Alright. Then they will return the original documents or passport/driving licence to you.
If you used driving licence to sit for the life in the UK test, then you must carry it along with the passport to NCS. The passport is needed to check/confirm absences and to also verify identity.
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 11:16 am
by wasiter
Tats wrote:Alright. Then they will return the original documents or passport/driving licence to you.
If you used driving licence to sit for the life in the UK test, then you must carry it along with the passport to NCS. The passport is needed to check/confirm absences and to also verify identity.
Yes, NCS Lewisham just confirmed that they will take a photocopy and retirn it back to you!
Posted: Mon Sep 23, 2013 4:04 pm
by Amber
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 5:47 pm
by Heisgood
Tats wrote:Alright. Then they will return the original documents or passport/driving licence to you.
If you used driving licence to sit for the life in the UK test, then you must carry it along with the passport to NCS. The passport is needed to check/confirm absences and to also verify identity.
Where in the guidance states you need your drivers permit if you used it to sit life in UK test?
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 7:42 pm
by sikiliza69
Where in the guidance states you need your drivers permit if you used it to sit life in UK test?[/quote]
Under section 3:
what you will need to send with the form
Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 8:09 pm
by Amber