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UK Citizenship Application - is passport photo same as naturalisation photo?
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 12:04 am
by zcecf69
Hi,
I'm applying for naturalisation. If my application is successful will the photo in my passport photo page be the same photo I used on the referee form?
Thanks
British citizenship questions
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 12:11 am
by zcecf69
Hi,
I have made a total of 9 applications for UK visas in the past dating from 1998 when I was 8 years old until now.
On the section of the AN form which asks about previous UK visas, I only know the exact application date for the 3 most recent visa applications from 2014 onwards (Tier 2 and ILR) and have used the BRP reference numbers as reference for them. Is this ok?
For the rest of the visas which I applied to from Pakistan and other countries it is too far back to know for sure what date I applied thus the only reference I have is the VAF number (on the visa vignette) and the location where the visa was applied from, no dates.
Is this ok? I understand these are 'if known' questions but I'm not certain on how important it is to have every single one of these applications on file with precise dates, even dating back to 1998. I have a pretty unremarkable immigration record and have never broken immigration rules and most of my visas were given.
Re: UK Citizenship Application - is passport photo same as naturalisation photo?
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:47 am
by CULLINAN
No. You have to apply for British Passport separately after you become British. You will provide a new photo then.
Re: UK Citizenship Application - is passport photo same as naturalisation photo?
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:54 am
by CULLINAN
I am going to answer your other question here also:
post by zcecf69 » Sat Nov 21, 2020 12:11 am
Hi,
I have made a total of 9 applications for UK visas in the past dating from 1998 when I was 8 years old until now.
On the section of the AN form which asks about previous UK visas, I only know the exact application date for the 3 most recent visa applications from 2014 onwards (Tier 2 and ILR) and have used the BRP reference numbers as reference for them. Is this ok?
You have to list all UK immigration applications. This does not include tourist visa applications. Dates - if known question. You can simply leave it empty if not known. You can use Case ID, BRP number etc as a reference yes
For the rest of the visas which I applied to from Pakistan and other countries it is too far back to know for sure what date I applied thus the only reference I have is the VAF number (on the visa vignette) and the location where the visa was applied from, no dates.
If they are UK immigration applications, you can simply leave the dates empty - if known question
Is this ok? I understand these are 'if known' questions but I'm not certain on how important it is to have every single one of these applications on file with precise dates, even dating back to 1998. I have a pretty unremarkable immigration record and have never broken immigration rules and most of my visas were given.
Does not matter if you leave dates empty or provide estimates - in case estimates provide a clarification in the cover letter, otherwise leave it empty. No issues
PS: It is better to keep all your case specific questions in the same thread here.
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:07 pm
by zcecf69
Hi Cullinan
Thanks for the reply.
Is it a problem if I include tourist visa applications or? What about student visas? I did not see any specifications anywhere that we need to leave out tourist visas.
Lastly, I plan on submitting on the 6th of December 2020. I was out of the country on the 10th of December 2015 so I know I have a narrow window for application. What exactly is the 'application date'... the day I submit my online application or my biometrics date?
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:08 pm
by CR001
You are required to list all applications you have made.
Date if application is the date you submit and pay online.
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:09 pm
by CULLINAN
CR001 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:08 pm
You are required to list all applications you have made.
Date if application is the date you submit and pay online.
Even tourist visas?
My UK tourist visas go back to 1989 and never mentioned any in my application. I was under the impression we only have to mention UK immigration applications.
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:19 pm
by CULLINAN
zcecf69 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:07 pm
Hi Cullinan
Thanks for the reply.
Is it a problem if I include tourist visa applications or? What about student visas? I did not see any specifications anywhere that we need to leave out tourist visas.
Lastly, I plan on submitting on the 6th of December 2020. I was out of the country on the 10th of December 2015 so I know I have a narrow window for application. What exactly is the 'application date'... the day I submit my online application or my biometrics date?
Student visas yes, @CR001 is of the view all applications need to be declared.
However, I have never declared any tourist visas myself or many who I know and have been successful.
So it is your choice.
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2020 1:55 pm
by bizman
I don’t think you need to declare visitor visa applications.
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:54 am
by AndySingh
Dear all. On the British Citizenship online application, why Life in UK certificate is on my list only documents to upload. I understand I provided the reference number in the application form but I thought certificate is also needed .
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:01 am
by CULLINAN
AndySingh wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:54 am
Dear all. On the British Citizenship online application, why Life in UK certificate is on my list only documents to upload. I understand I provided the reference number in the application form but I thought certificate is also needed .
Please carry in your own topic and do not tag your question onto other member’s thread:
british-citizenship/british-citizenship ... l#p1962394
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:10 am
by AndySingh
AndySingh wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 10:54 am
Dear all. On the British Citizenship online application, why Life in UK certificate is not on my list only documents to upload. I understand I provided the reference number in the application form but I thought certificate is also needed .
Re: British citizenship questions
Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 1:12 pm
by alterhase58
Certificate is not required - the test reference numbers are already on a UKVI database.