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Neutralisation and citizenship
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:39 pm
by giorgia291
Hi,
I am 27 years old, I was born in Italy, have an Italian passport and I am registered with AIRE (Anagrafe Italiani Residente all'Estero). I have been in the UK 22 years, completed all my studies here including a BSc in Adult Nursing. I have been working as a nurse in the NHS for nearly 2 years.
My question is... What steps do I need to take to get a British Passport?
Thanks
Re: Neutralisation and citizenship
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 1:49 pm
by CR001
You need a document certifying permanent residence before you can apply for naturalisation.
Do you perhaps have a stamp in an old passport which says Indefinite Leave to Remain??
Re: Neutralisation and citizenship
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:38 pm
by giorgia291
My old passport was taken by the Italian Consulate in order to issue a new one in 2009.
After I gain a PR, I then apply for neutralisation?
Re: Neutralisation and citizenship
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 2:40 pm
by CR001
It might be a good idea to apply for a Subject Access Request to see what the Home Office records show.
Re: Neutralisation and citizenship
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:11 pm
by balance2018
Hi,
I have a similar question, I've lived in UK for 13 years completed undergrad degree and have been working since graduation. Passed Life in UK test recently. I have a Polish passport, do I still need to apply for the PR card before completing a neutralisation application?
Re: Neutralisation and citizenship
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:16 pm
by secret.simon
balance2018 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 14, 2018 10:11 pm
I have a Polish passport, do I still need to apply for the PR card before completing a neutralisation application?
Yes. Any non-Irish citizen applying for naturalisation need a document issued by the Home Office certifying that you hold either ILR or PR (so, either DCPR or a PR Card) before they can apply for British naturalisation.