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Documents - Proof of Living in the UK for 5 years

Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:08 am
by nonnooooooo
Hello all

I have a question about the documents to submit to demonstrate proof of living in the UK for 5 years.

I am not sure what documents to use - can I use my council tax letters? Or my tenancy agreement(s)?
If you are an EEA National, you need to include letters from employers, educational establishments or other government departments, indicating your presence in the UK during the relevant 3- or 5-year period.
Bank statements or household bills are not suitable proof you have been living in the UK.
Is it better to include as many documents as possible - or to cover the 5 years with one document for each year/time-frame?

Re: Documents - Proof of Living in the UK for 5 years

Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:09 am
by alterhase58
Council tax bills are fine.
The application needs a minimum of documents, no need to overload.

Re: Documents - Proof of Living in the UK for 5 years

Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:14 am
by contorted_svy
nonnooooooo wrote:
Sat Feb 03, 2024 12:08 am
Hello all

I have a question about the documents to submit to demonstrate proof of living in the UK for 5 years.

I am not sure what documents to use - can I use my council tax letters? Or my tenancy agreement(s)?
If you are an EEA National, you need to include letters from employers, educational establishments or other government departments, indicating your presence in the UK during the relevant 3- or 5-year period.
Bank statements or household bills are not suitable proof you have been living in the UK.
Is it better to include as many documents as possible - or to cover the 5 years with one document for each year/time-frame?
Council tax bills will cover one whole year each, it is a straightforward option. No need for extra stuff (I am an anxious type and wanted to provide more evidence, but it is not necessary).