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British Citizenship for ILR holders
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:47 am
by fao
I just plan to apply for British Citizenship
I am holding a valid travel doc and ILR
I did not exceed 450 days absence in past 5 yrs.
what are the supporting documents required?
Re: British Citizenship for ILR holders
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 11:55 am
by CR001
Read the guidance notes.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... n-guidance
You need B1 English test and LIUK test as well.
Re: British Citizenship for ILR holders
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:08 pm
by fao
Yes I got both life in the UK and English
Do I need to proof that evidence presence in the UK or Absence in UK?
Re: British Citizenship for ILR holders
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 1:09 pm
by alterhase58
Residency proof is your TD with stamps (in/out) - absence listing doesn't need to be proven in detail.
And 2 Referee declarations. The guidance will explain all requirements in detail.
Re: British Citizenship for ILR holders
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:16 pm
by fao
Supporting Documents to be uploaded for the application of British Citizenship
1.I have two Travel documents – One is used and expired with in/out stamps. And the other one is new with no stamps.
2. Life in the UK – Done
3. English B1 - Done
4. Proof of living in the UK for 5 years
a) Do I need to prove my physical presence in the UK for the past five years?
b) What should I include to prove that I am physically present in the UK.?
c) Do I need P60, P45, Payslips, Bank statements to cover the period of 60 months (five years)?
I have two kinds of utility bills for the period of past five years.
5. Proof of freedom from immigration restrictions – ILR
6. Two referees’ declarations - Done
Thank you for giving me the website link. But still I haven’t got the clarity of the above listed things.
I would be grateful if you could please clarify me the above.
Re: British Citizenship for ILR holders
Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:34 pm
by alterhase58
fao wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:16 pm
Supporting Documents to be uploaded for the application of British Citizenship
1.I have two Travel documents – One is used and expired with in/out stamps. And the other one is new with no stamps.
2. Life in the UK – Done
3. English B1 - Done
4. Proof of living in the UK for 5 years
It is your TD.
a) Do I need to prove my physical presence in the UK for the past five years?
TD
b) What should I include to prove that I am physically present in the UK.?
TD
c) Do I need P60, P45, Payslips, Bank statements to cover the period of 60 months (five years)?
No
I have two kinds of utility bills for the period of past five years.
Bills and Statements are not accepted for naturalisation.
5. Proof of freedom from immigration restrictions – ILR
6. Two referees’ declarations - Done
Thank you for giving me the website link. But still I haven’t got the clarity of the above listed things.
UK ILR holders generally only need their passport/TD to support residency. It's not an immigration application.
I would be grateful if you could please clarify me the above.
Re: British Citizenship for ILR holders
Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2023 12:26 am
by fao
Thank your for your help and informations