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How to Apply
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:09 pm
by S3TM
Can someone please explain how we apply for british citizenship?
Do I just apply through this link online -
https://visas-immigration.service.gov.u ... onality-an
What about British passport? How we apply for that?
Re: How to Apply
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:15 pm
by CR001
Correct. Then you can also use the new service to submit your supporting documents.
What about British passport? How we apply for that?
You can only apply for a British passport once you are British, i.e. have been approved AND attended your citizenship ceremony.
Re: How to Apply
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:22 pm
by S3TM
Correct. Then you can also use the new service to submit your supporting documents.
Can you send me a link to where the new service is so I can read up about it
So I only apply for passport after everything is approved?
Does British Citizenship and Naturalisation mean the same thing?
Re: How to Apply
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:24 pm
by CR001
Can you send me a link to where the new service is so I can read up about it
indefinite-leave-to-remain/online-appli ... 70084.html
So I only apply for passport after everything is approved?
Yes, once you have attended your ceremony. Note it is NOT the date you get your approval letter. You are only British once you have been to the ceremony.
Does British Citizenship and Naturalisation mean the same thing?
Yes. You are naturalising as a British Citizen.
Re: How to Apply
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:29 pm
by S3TM
Thanks CR001
One final questions. We understand we need 2 referees. 1 a british citizen and the other someone with a professional background and known them for 3 years
We might have a little problem finding someone with a professional background and known them for 3 years. Is there anyway around this? What can we do?
Re: How to Apply
Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:31 pm
by CR001
S3TM wrote: ↑Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:29 pm
Thanks CR001
One final questions. We understand we need 2 referees. 1 a british citizen and the other someone with a professional background and known them for 3 years
We might have a little problem finding someone with a professional background and known them for 3 years.
Is there anyway around this? What can we do?
Not really no as they have to sign the form confirming all the information etc.
Referee list below.
https://www.gov.im/media/624353/listofreferees.pdf
Support Documents & Other Stuff
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:27 pm
by S3TM
I've been reading up on the British Citizenship process and just applying online for my wife. Can someone please confirm the documents that are required
Passport
Biometric Card
Life in UK Test
B1 English Test
Marriage certificate - is this required?
Do we require anymore docs such as proof of residents?
After I completed the online application will it give me the option to send the documents via post or through the priority service?
Re: Support Documents & Other Stuff
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:29 pm
by CR001
Re: Support Documents & Other Stuff
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:30 pm
by CR001
S3TM wrote: ↑Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:27 pm
I've been reading up on the British Citizenship process and just applying online for my wife. Can someone please confirm the documents that are required
Passport
Biometric Card
Life in UK Test
B1 English Test
Marriage certificate - is this required?
Yes and your British spouse Passport
Do we require anymore docs such as proof of residents?
No. Your passport(s) are proof of residence.
After I completed the online application will it give me the option to send the documents via post or through the priority service?
It should yes.
Online + Post
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:30 pm
by S3TM
Im near the end of applying online and will post supported documents. My 2 question are -
When will we recieve biometric enrollment letter? Is it sent in post or will it ask me to print online after submitting?
After submitted application online. How long do I have before I posting supporting documents?
Re: Support Documents & Other Stuff
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:33 pm
by CR001
Have you read the link yet and is anything unclear???
Topics merged again!!!
Re: Online + Post
Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:36 pm
by CR001
S3TM wrote: ↑Fri Feb 08, 2019 2:30 pm
Im near the end of applying online and will post supported documents. My 2 question are -
When will we recieve biometric enrollment letter? Is it sent in post or will it ask me to print online after submitting?
After submitted application online. How long do I have before I posting supporting documents?
You will be able to download and print the biometric letter.
Usually post it within 10 or 15 days.
Wifes Application
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:39 pm
by S3TM
I read another topic and slightly confused and worried now. I married my wife overseas and has been in the UK for over 5 years. Arrived on spouse visa. She received ILR in November. We have married certificate in English.
Does it matter that we haven't married in the UK? Will her application get rejected?
Re: Wifes Application
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:41 pm
by CR001
Does it matter that we haven't married in the UK?
No!!
Will her application get rejected?
No!!
Re: Support Documents & Other Stuff
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:42 pm
by CR001
Re: Wifes Application
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:43 pm
by S3TM
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:41 pm
Does it matter that we haven't married in the UK?
No!!
Will her application get rejected?
No!!
Thanks again CR001. Nearly had heart attack
SORRY SORRY next time will post on my own topic!
Re: Wifes Application
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:10 pm
by S3TM
One last question just to clarify and put my mind at rest.
We haven't registered in the UK as married. Just married abroad and then wife came over on spouse visa. Is this still OK for british citizenship application.
Re: Wifes Application
Posted: Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:14 pm
by CR001
S3TM wrote: ↑Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:10 pm
We haven't registered in the UK as married. Just married abroad and then wife came over on spouse visa. Is this still OK for british citizenship application.
Yes!!! There is NO requirement that a foreign marriage must be registered in the UK or you need to 'marry again' in the UK. You are overthinking this.
Re: Ceremony Letter
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:25 am
by S3TM
So my wife's BC application has been approved
Date of application: 11-02-2019
Date on Approval letter: 21-03-2019
Date of receipt of approval: 23-03-2019(pre-paid SD)
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: waiting
We are still waiting for the invitation to ceremony letter. I have seen that some people have the ceremony letter incorporated into their approval letter. Some have received it at a later date. Why is this? Has anyone emailed and ask for ceremony letter via email or to check status?
Any comments regarding ceremony letter on here would be greatly appreciated.
Re: Ceremony Letter
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:40 am
by CR001
S3TM wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:25 am
We are still waiting for the invitation to ceremony letter. I have seen that some people have the ceremony letter incorporated into their approval letter. Some have received it at a later date. Why is this? Has anyone emailed and ask for ceremony letter via email or to check status?
Any comments regarding ceremony letter on here would be greatly appreciated.
It appears to depend on where in the UK a person is based on whether the combined letter or individual letters are issued.
You need to wait to get the letter. You could also contact your council to find out.
Re: Ceremony Letter
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:46 am
by S3TM
Is the ceremony letter sent out by the council or home office?
Re: Ceremony Letter
Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:56 am
by CR001
S3TM wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2019 11:46 am
Is the ceremony letter sent out by the council or home office?
Not sure as I got the combined letter which told me to contact the council to book my ceremony.
The ceremony letter can take a couple of weeks to get sent out.
Re: British Passport - Section 4 Grandparents Details
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:04 pm
by S3TM
Section 4 - Parents Details (Passport application)
If both parents named below were born after 31st December 1982 OR were born outside the UK, we will need the full name, country, DOB & date of marriage of your GRANDPARENTS.
Yes to born outside the UK and No to born after 31st December 1982
Do we really need to give grandparents details??
If we do might need to guess DOB and date of marriage. Will this be a problem?
Re: Wifes Application
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:14 pm
by CR001
You do NOT need grandparent details for passport application as a Naturalised citizen.
Remember the same form is used for EVERYONE, British born and other.
Note also that you can only apply for the passport once the ceremony has been completed.
Re: Wifes Application
Posted: Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:24 pm
by S3TM
CR001 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2019 12:14 pm
You do NOT need grandparent details for passport application as a Naturalised citizen.
Remember the same form is used for EVERYONE, British born and other.
Note also that you can only apply for the passport once the ceremony has been completed.
Brilliant thanks for clarifying!
Private ceremony is being booked for next week - just waiting for confirmation from council. I will send passport application next day after receiving certificate.