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British Citizenship from ILR - Proof of living
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:46 pm
by ariamus
My wife obtained her ILR in 2021 following 5 years of being in the U.K. as spouse of me, a British citizen from birth.
We’re completing the application for British Citizenship and need to provide ‘Proof of living in the U.K. for [wifes name] for 5 years if applying in your own right or 3 years if applying as the spouse of a British Citizen’
Other than the original passport which was stamped when she first arrived in U.K., what other documents do we need to provide?
Seems to be mixed information online suggesting they have records of her previous FLR/ILR applications therefore no further evidence, but other information suggesting documentary items such as bank statements etc
Grateful for any clarity.
Re: British Citizenship from ILR - Proof of living
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:05 pm
by alterhase58
ariamus wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:46 pm
My wife obtained her ILR in 2021 following 5 years of being in the U.K. as spouse of me, a British citizen from birth.
We’re completing the application for British Citizenship and need to provide ‘
Proof of living in the U.K. for [wifes name] for 5 years if applying in your own right or 3 years if applying as the spouse of a British Citizen’
Other than the original passport which was stamped when she first arrived in U.K., what other documents do we need to provide?
Passport is sufficient for the 3 year residency period - no other documents.
Seems to be mixed information online suggesting they have records of her previous FLR/ILR applications therefore no further evidence, but other information suggesting documentary items such as bank statements etc
Naturalisation isn't immigration! Statements and utility bills are not accepted, but as I said passport is sufficient for ILR holders applying.
Grateful for any clarity.
Re: British Citizenship from ILR - Proof of living
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 4:07 pm
by Ticktack
ariamus wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:46 pm
My wife obtained her ILR in 2021 following 5 years of being in the U.K. as spouse of me, a British citizen from birth.
We’re completing the application for British Citizenship and need to provide ‘
Proof of living in the U.K. for [wifes name] for 5 years if applying in your own right or 3 years if applying as the spouse of a British Citizen’
Other than the original passport which was stamped when she first arrived in U.K., what other documents do we need to provide?
Seems to be mixed information online suggesting they have records of her previous FLR/ILR applications therefore no further evidence, but other information suggesting documentary items such as bank statements etc
Grateful for any clarity.
All you need is her passport as evidence of residency. I suppose she's a visa required citizen and doesn't use the E-gates when she enters the UK. If yes, then her passport get stamped upon entry.
Passport covering the last 3 years should suffice.
Edit: Got beaten to the draw.
Re: British Citizenship from ILR - Proof of living
Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 6:37 pm
by ariamus
Thanks for both replies