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Hello,

I couldn't find an answer on the board so I'm posting my question here if someone can help.

I would like to know what to do with the "Document Certifying Permanent Residence" blue card after I have become British citizen. My understanding is that I don't need to send it back, but do I need it at all? Should I just destroy it or should I keep it, and why?

Cheers

No need to send back.

Keep as a souvenir if you want to or destroy confidentially.

BritFrog wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 10:51 am

Should I just destroy it or should I keep it, and why?

Personally I have kept all important immigration related documents such as the blue card and stamped passports even after becoming a British citizen .... just in case - doesn't take up much space. Post-Brexit many people suddenly found they didn't keep paperwork which wasn't seen as important (as we had "free movement").

BritFrog wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 10:51 am

Should I just destroy it or should I keep it, and why?

There is currently a campaign to have EU citizens have physical proof of their status. That should give you an idea of how precarious it is to not have a document proving you've lived here long enough. Even if it is no longer valid, and in theory you no longer need it, I strongly believe it's not a bad idea to keep the old blue card; who knows, it might save you a headache one day.

BritFrog wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 10:51 am

Hello,

I couldn't find an answer on the board so I'm posting my question here if someone can help.

I would like to know what to do with the "Document Certifying Permanent Residence" blue card after I have become British citizen. My understanding is that I don't need to send it back, but do I need it at all? Should I just destroy it or should I keep it, and why?

Cheers

Please keep every little bit of paperwork or evidence of immigration history, who knows when and to what extent the "hostile environment" will be taken to years or decades down the line...... like Windrush what if a Brexit Rush comes on???

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Thu May 12, 2022 5:37 am

BritFrog wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 10:51 am

Hello,

I couldn't find an answer on the board so I'm posting my question here if someone can help.

I would like to know what to do with the "Document Certifying Permanent Residence" blue card after I have become British citizen. My understanding is that I don't need to send it back, but do I need it at all? Should I just destroy it or should I keep it, and why?

Cheers

Please keep every little bit of paperwork or evidence of immigration history, who knows when and to what extent the "hostile environment" will be taken to years or decades down the line...... like Windrush what if a Brexit Rush comes on???

Thank you for reply.

I do understand that we have to be careful and archive state-related documents, but I'm now a British citizen, with a passport. So, I'm not sure what could happen in the future that would require me to produce the "Document Certifying Permanent Residence".

You are really getting me worried actually.

In truth, you'll never need it. Your registration certs is all that you'll ever need to prove anything. But it doesn't cost you anything to keep it either. That's what everyone is trying to tell you.

@BritFrog

Remember that even dual EU/British citizens are covered under the UK's EU Withdrawal Agreement Citizens' Rights chapter!

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... ens-rights

You may never exercise certain rights but you do have them and in case they are exercised evidence may need to be provided, for example proving that EU Treaty Rights were exercised.

BritFrog wrote: ↑

Thu May 12, 2022 12:15 pm

AmazonianX wrote: ↑

Thu May 12, 2022 5:37 am

BritFrog wrote: ↑

Wed May 11, 2022 10:51 am

Hello,

I couldn't find an answer on the board so I'm posting my question here if someone can help.

I would like to know what to do with the "Document Certifying Permanent Residence" blue card after I have become British citizen. My understanding is that I don't need to send it back, but do I need it at all? Should I just destroy it or should I keep it, and why?

Cheers

Please keep every little bit of paperwork or evidence of immigration history, who knows when and to what extent the "hostile environment" will be taken to years or decades down the line...... like Windrush what if a Brexit Rush comes on???

Thank you for reply.

I do understand that we have to be careful and archive state-related documents, but I'm now a British citizen, with a passport. So, I'm not sure what could happen in the future that would require me to produce the "Document Certifying Permanent Residence".

You are really getting me worried actually.

You simply never never know why and under which circumstances you might need to prove how you became a British citizen. Not only to the UK government but to any other government or institution. It's not like the blue card is a 400 page doorstopper, it really it costs you nothing to just keep it.