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Apply for naturalisation as a British Citizen

Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 1:09 pm
by cornacum
Hello

My wife (currently with ILR) is applying for British Citizenship. I'd like to ask for help with some of the questions if that's ok.

I already searched the forum, but some posts are older and I'd like to be sure.

Proof of living in the UK for Mrs [name] for 5 years if applying in your own right or 3 years if
applying as the spouse of a British Citizen.


It mentions that bank statements / bills are not accepted. From the answers on this fourm, it seems that scanning passport and pages that have entry stamps are enough proof of this? Is this correct? Or should she submit more evidence?



Regarding other evidence required from check list, we will only upload the following:

- The passport issued by Serbia for [name]
- My (spouse) passport, picture page only (for proof of British citizenship)
- English language test (B1.1)
- Reference to life in UK test (reference no. submitted in application)
- Marriage certificate
- Applicant's current BRP
- 2x Referee Forms

Is there anything else that is required?

Many Thanks

Re: Apply for naturalisation as a British Citizen

Posted: Tue May 23, 2023 2:07 pm
by AmazonianX
cornacum wrote:
Tue May 23, 2023 1:09 pm
Hello

My wife (currently with ILR) is applying for British Citizenship. I'd like to ask for help with some of the questions if that's ok.

I already searched the forum, but some posts are older and I'd like to be sure.

Proof of living in the UK for Mrs [name] for 5 years if applying in your own right or 3 years if
applying as the spouse of a British Citizen.


It mentions that bank statements / bills are not accepted. From the answers on this fourm, it seems that scanning passport and pages that have entry stamps are enough proof of this? Is this correct? Correct Or should she submit more evidence? Not necessary



Regarding other evidence required from check list, we will only upload the following:

- The passport issued by Serbia for [name]
- My (spouse) passport, picture page only (for proof of British citizenship)
- English language test (B1.1)
- Reference to life in UK test (reference no. submitted in application)
- Marriage certificate
- Applicant's current BRP
- 2x Referee Forms

Is there anything else that is required? What you listed above sufficient

Many Thanks

Re: Apply for naturalisation as a British Citizen

Posted: Wed May 24, 2023 8:54 pm
by cornacum
Thank you for prompt answer.

We have just scanned the passport, and there are only 2 immigration stamps in the last 3 years. Is that enough?

Also (I know this sounds dumb, but reassurance needed ), is it ok to only scan pages with stamps and ignore blank pages? (unlike when sponsor having to scan every page of passport (including blank) and have it done by notary services etc.

Re: Apply for naturalisation as a British Citizen

Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 4:09 am
by AmazonianX
cornacum wrote:
Wed May 24, 2023 8:54 pm
Thank you for prompt answer.

We have just scanned the passport, and there are only 2 immigration stamps in the last 3 years. Is that enough? Provide what you have covering required period


Also (I know this sounds dumb, but reassurance needed ), is it ok to only scan pages with stamps and ignore blank pages? (unlike when sponsor having to scan every page of passport (including blank) and have it done by notary services etc. You can scan all pages of applicants passport