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Kam86
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by Kam86 » Sat Nov 09, 2024 5:40 pm
Thank you for your reply. I should write a cover letter or just leave it at that?
Thanks
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by contorted_svy » Sat Nov 09, 2024 10:47 pm
I would leave it at that. You are not responsible for your referee's documents I don't think. Does the referee intend on renewing theri passport soon? When are you planning to submit the application?
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Kam86
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by Kam86 » Sun Nov 10, 2024 12:55 am
contorted_svy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2024 10:47 pm
I would leave it at that. You are not responsible for your referee's documents I don't think. Does the referee intend on renewing theri passport soon? When are you planning to submit the application?
I have already submitted my application 3 weeks ago. The referee will not renew his passport very soon.
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by contorted_svy » Mon Nov 11, 2024 9:52 am
You are not responsible for your referee's documents. I think you will be OK, certainly not a reason to refuse you outright - if they need you to submit another referee you will be contacted.
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Kam86
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by Kam86 » Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:39 pm
Hello,
i finally obtained my naturalization. thank you for your advices.
Now i need to apply for my first British passport. Can I use the same referee for my first British passport application as I used for my British citizenship application? He has professional standing.
thank you
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by alterhase58 » Sat Dec 14, 2024 2:55 pm
Kam86 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:39 pm
Hello,
i finally obtained my naturalization. thank you for your advices.
Now i need to apply for my first British passport. Can I use the same referee for my first British passport application as I used for my British citizenship application? He has professional standing.
thank you
Congratulations!
Yes - use thee professional referee from naturalisation - no issue.
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by contorted_svy » Sat Dec 14, 2024 3:42 pm
Kam86 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 14, 2024 1:39 pm
Hello,
i finally obtained my naturalization. thank you for your advices.
Now i need to apply for my first British passport. Can I use the same referee for my first British passport application as I used for my British citizenship application? He has professional standing.
thank you
Yes as long as they are British, over 25 and have professional standing.
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by OdinTheWise » Mon Dec 16, 2024 12:29 am
To set right incorrect information: only the passport page with personal data is required to be attached to naturalisation applications. There's no need to send copies of all pages, as the UK naturalisation officers have zero interest in your entry stamps to other countries (they are not a criterion for naturalisation).
The guidance says it clearly: you are required to provide evidence of identity, which may be a passport. Only the personal details page evidences your identity, not other pages.
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Kam86
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by Kam86 » Sat Dec 21, 2024 3:45 pm
Good Afternoon,
My brother is eligible to apply for British citizenship as well. Can he use the same two referees that I used for my British citizenship application? He has already passed the Life in the UK test and the English B1 test.
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by alterhase58 » Sat Dec 21, 2024 3:50 pm
They can act as brother's referees if they know him for at least three years, and still qualify as referees.
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by Kam86 » Sat Dec 21, 2024 4:05 pm
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2024 3:50 pm
They can act as brother's referees if they know him for at least three years, and still qualify as referees.
Yes, they know him. They are both British citizens and professionals. Can my brother include them in his British citizenship application and use them?
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by alterhase58 » Sat Dec 21, 2024 4:10 pm
Kam86 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2024 4:05 pm
alterhase58 wrote: ↑Sat Dec 21, 2024 3:50 pm
They can act as brother's referees if they know him for at least three years, and still qualify as referees.
Yes, they know him. They are both British citizens and professionals. Can my brother include them in his British citizenship application and use them?
Thank you
Yes he can.
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by Kam86 » Sun Jan 05, 2025 11:10 pm
Hello,
My brother uploaded all the documents to the TLScontact website, but he just realized that in the two referee declaration form, the photos does not contrast well with the white background (he is wearing a white shirt). Will this be an issue?
He will attend his biometrics appointment in two weeks time.
Thank you
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by contorted_svy » Mon Jan 06, 2025 2:57 am
He would be contacted by the HO if the picture was an issue, he wouldn't just get rejected outright over that.
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by Kam86 » Mon Jan 06, 2025 2:37 pm
Thank you.
For my online passport application, there is a question about the date of my parents' marriage. I remember the year but not the day and month. Can I enter a random day and month, or should I leave it blank?
Regards
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by alterhase58 » Mon Jan 06, 2025 2:59 pm
You can say n/a. You are not relying on your parents, for British citizenship.
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by Kam86 » Sat Jan 11, 2025 10:58 pm
Hello,
In the first adult British passport application there is a question: do you have any passports from other countries?
The answer is YES or NO?
I am an Italian citizen e so I have an Italian passport.
Thank you
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by contorted_svy » Sun Jan 12, 2025 12:43 pm
So the answer is YES.
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