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My application for citizenship has been accepted but I am outside the UK
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:24 pm
by Loly
Hi
My application for British citizenship has been approved but I am currently outside the UK. And I had traveled with a travel document issued by the Home Office.
My citizenship ceremony with my local council in January.
So When I get to Heathrow Airport do I need to tell them I'm British? Are there any procedures? Tips?
Thanks
Re: My application for citizenship has been accepted but I am outside the UK
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:28 pm
by alterhase58
You are not yet British - you need to attend the ceremony, receive your certificate then you can apply for a British passport.
So nothing to say at the UK border - next time use your British passport.
Re: My application for citizenship has been accepted but I am outside the UK
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:35 pm
by Loly
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:28 pm
You are not yet British - you need to attend the ceremony, receive your certificate then you can apply for a British passport.
So nothing to say at the UK border - next time use your British passport.
Thank you for your reply
How do I apply for my new biometric card ( ID ) after ceremony please?
Re: My application for citizenship has been accepted but I am outside the UK
Posted: Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:38 pm
by CR001
Loly wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:35 pm
Thank you for your reply
How do I apply for my new biometric card ( ID ) after ceremony please?
There is no biomtric card application after the ceremony. Why would you need one once you are British??
Once you attend your ceremony, you simply apply for a British passport.
Re: My application for citizenship has been accepted but I am outside the UK
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:34 am
by Mani913
Loly wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:24 pm
Hi
My application for British citizenship has been approved but I am currently outside the UK. And I had traveled with a travel document issued by the Home Office.
My citizenship ceremony with my local council in January.
So When I get to Heathrow Airport do I need to tell them I'm British? Are there any procedures? Tips?
Thanks
Hello
I have just seen your post and would like to ask,
How long you stayed outside UK while your application was pending? Have you been without job for this all time?
Reason I am asking because I am in the similar situation that I will have to travel for few months and would be without job . I applied in mid November and will be going abroad in first week of January
Your answers will help me a lot.
Many thanks
Re: My application for citizenship has been accepted but I am outside the UK
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:43 am
by CR001
Mani913 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:34 am
Loly wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:24 pm
Hi
My application for British citizenship has been approved but I am currently outside the UK. And I had traveled with a travel document issued by the Home Office.
My citizenship ceremony with my local council in January.
So When I get to Heathrow Airport do I need to tell them I'm British? Are there any procedures? Tips?
Thanks
Hello
I have just seen your post and would like to ask,
How long you stayed outside UK while your application was pending? Have you been without job for this all time?
Reason I am asking because I am in the similar situation that I will have to travel for few months and would be without job . I applied in mid November and will be going abroad in first week of January
Your answers will help me a lot.
Many thanks
Your question was already answered in your post where you asked this. Pleased do not tag repeated questions onto other members topics. Don't assume things, people could simply be on holiday.
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Re: My application for citizenship has been accepted but I am outside the UK
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:07 pm
by Loly
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:43 am
Mani913 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:34 am
Loly wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:24 pm
Hi
My application for British citizenship has been approved but I am currently outside the UK. And I had traveled with a travel document issued by the Home Office.
My citizenship ceremony with my local council in January.
So When I get to Heathrow Airport do I need to tell them I'm British? Are there any procedures? Tips?
Thanks
Hello
I have just seen your post and would like to ask,
How long you stayed outside UK while your application was pending? Have you been without job for this all time?
Reason I am asking because I am in the similar situation that I will have to travel for few months and would be without job . I applied in mid November and will be going abroad in first week of January
Your answers will help me a lot.
Many thanks
Your question was already answered in your post where you asked this. Pleased do not tag repeated questions onto other members topics. Don't assume things, people could simply be on holiday.
british-citizenship/leaving-uk-while-ci ... l#p2047399
Thank you both.
In my case and my personal experience, I have been visiting my family in a third country for 3 continuous months, without a job, and I traveled two days after submitting the citizenship application.
Re: My application for citizenship has been accepted but I am outside the UK
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:19 pm
by Mani913
Loly wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:07 pm
CR001 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:43 am
Mani913 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 22, 2021 6:34 am
Loly wrote: ↑Tue Dec 21, 2021 8:24 pm
Hi
My application for British citizenship has been approved but I am currently outside the UK. And I had traveled with a travel document issued by the Home Office.
My citizenship ceremony with my local council in January.
So When I get to Heathrow Airport do I need to tell them I'm British? Are there any procedures? Tips?
Thanks
Hello
I have just seen your post and would like to ask,
How long you stayed outside UK while your application was pending? Have you been without job for this all time?
Reason I am asking because I am in the similar situation that I will have to travel for few months and would be without job . I applied in mid November and will be going abroad in first week of January
Your answers will help me a lot.
Many thanks
Your question was already answered in your post where you asked this. Pleased do not tag repeated questions onto other members topics. Don't assume things, people could simply be on holiday.
british-citizenship/leaving-uk-while-ci ... l#p2047399
Thank you both.
In my case and my personal experience, I have been visiting my family in a third country for 3 continuous months, without a job, and I traveled two days after submitting the citizenship application.
Thanks you so much ! Your answer has given me relief. Although the experts here are brilliant and have always advise the best and have given me the best advise with my previous applications.