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regarding 90 days outside the UK before applying.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 8:44 am
by suiko5
Hi everyone,so i became a permanent resident since semptember 2016 which means i have to wait one year before applying for british citizenship and get the passport.. This year im not supposed to be outside of the uk for more than 90 days which is ok but once this year is completed in semptember 2017 do i have another 90 days to be out?
I was told that if apply in semptember once i complete the one year requirement i can ask for my passport back after couple of months and travel the time i need to but i would prefer to travel first in december and when i return to apply for citizeship.Will that be ok?
Whats the best way to do it.thanks
Re: regarding 90 days outside the UK before applying.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 9:10 am
by alterhase58
The requirement is 90 days max absence the 12 months back from the date of application. After the application, subject to biometrics having been done, you are free to travel without restrictions. For BC application recommend you use NCS/JCAP service - you will retain your original documents and can also apply for your first British passport. There is no early return of documents if you apply directly by post.
Re: regarding 90 days outside the UK before applying.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 9:22 am
by suiko5
alterhase58 wrote:The requirement is 90 days max absence the 12 months back from the date of application. After the application, subject to biometrics having been done, you are free to travel without restrictions. For BC application recommend you use NCS/JCAP service - you will retain your original documents and can also apply for your first British passport. There is no early return of documents if you apply directly by post.
So if i understand well for instance if i apply for bc on 5th jan 2018 i have to check how many days i was out 12 months back from that date..Am i correct?
Also what is ncs/jcap service where can i find it? thanks for your reply..
Re: regarding 90 days outside the UK before applying.
Posted: Thu May 11, 2017 10:00 am
by CR001
suiko5 wrote:So if i understand well for instance if i apply for bc on 5th jan 2018 i have to check how many days i was out 12 months back from that date..Am i correct? Yes
Also what is ncs/jcap service where can i find it? thanks for your reply.. NCS = Nationality Checking Service at the Council Registry office.
JCAP= Joint Citizenship and Passport scheme. You apply for both at NCS. You keep all your original documents if you apply at NCS.