Form AN Questions and Clarifications

[newjoiner123]

Hi,

I am in the process of filling out the Form AN for me and my wife. Got few clarifications regarding that. Could someone please help me on that.

BRP Validity

There is a question regarding the BRP. Since we’ve transitioned to the eVisa system, my physical BRP had already expired on 31/12/2024. When prompted to enter the expiry date, can I proceed by entering 31st December 2024? As there’s no option to update my share code, I assume entering the expired date won’t raise any concerns or be seen as a red flag.

Arrival in the UK

In the AN naturalisation form, the residency requirements questionnaire offers only two options:

1) providing proof of residence in the UK for 5 years if applying independently, or
2) 3 years if applying as the spouse of a British citizen.

I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route, so I understand that I fall under the 5-year category, applying in my own right. Could anyone please confirm.

Arrival in the UK

There is a question asking when I first arrived in the UK. I was granted ILR under the 10-year long residence route, which is based on my initial entry in 2014. I don’t recall the exact date at the moment and will need to verify it. Should I use that 2014 entry date as my arrival date on the form?

Proof of living

As I do not have a driving licence, I’m seeking advice on alternative supporting documents to prove residence. I have a tenancy agreement that I originally signed in 2019, with annual one-page amendments signed by both parties. Should I submit all versions of the tenancy agreement for each year, or would it be acceptable to request a letter from my property agency confirming that I have continuously lived at the address for the past 6 years?

Any suggestions on other acceptable proof of residence documents would also be appreciated.

Speeding Ticket

My wife received two speeding tickets—one in 2022 and another in 2023. For the first incident, the fine was paid promptly and she completed an online speed awareness course, with no further action taken. For the second, she received 3 penalty points on her driving record.

Do we need to declare these incidents in her application, and could they negatively impact the outcome? I’ve come across a few forum threads suggesting that unless there's a court conviction or criminal record, such offences generally aren’t a cause for concern—but I wanted to double-check to be sure.

Thanks!

[alterhase58]

Hi,

I am in the process of filling out the Form AN for me and my wife. Got few clarifications regarding that. Could someone please help me on that.

BRP Validity

There is a question regarding the BRP. Since we’ve transitioned to the eVisa system, my physical BRP had already expired on 31/12/2024. When prompted to enter the expiry date, can I proceed by entering 31st December 2024? As there’s no option to update my share code, I assume entering the expired date won’t raise any concerns or be seen as a red flag.
Enter date as is - not an issue - caseworkers know about eVisa!
Arrival in the UK

In the AN naturalisation form, the residency requirements questionnaire offers only two options:

1) providing proof of residence in the UK for 5 years if applying independently, or
2) 3 years if applying as the spouse of a British citizen.

I obtained my ILR through the 10-year route, so I understand that I fall under the 5-year category, applying in my own right. Could anyone please confirm.
You both fall under the 5 year category, nothing to do with ILR route.
Arrival in the UK

There is a question asking when I first arrived in the UK. I was granted ILR under the 10-year long residence route, which is based on my initial entry in 2014. I don’t recall the exact date at the moment and will need to verify it. Should I use that 2014 entry date as my arrival date on the form?
State the date as best as you remember, Day/Month/Year, not the ILR date.
Proof of living

As I do not have a driving licence, I’m seeking advice on alternative supporting documents to prove residence. I have a tenancy agreement that I originally signed in 2019, with annual one-page amendments signed by both parties. Should I submit all versions of the tenancy agreement for each year, or would it be acceptable to request a letter from my property agency confirming that I have continuously lived at the address for the past 6 years?

Any suggestions on other acceptable proof of residence documents would also be appreciated.
Both your passports are sufficient for proof of residency, statements, bill, etc. not required. With border stamps.
Speeding Ticket

My wife received two speeding tickets—one in 2022 and another in 2023. For the first incident, the fine was paid promptly and she completed an online speed awareness course, with no further action taken. For the second, she received 3 penalty points on her driving record.

Do we need to declare these incidents in her application, and could they negatively impact the outcome? I’ve come across a few forum threads suggesting that unless there's a court conviction or criminal record, such offences generally aren’t a cause for concern—but I wanted to double-check to be sure.
Speed awareness course doesn't need to declared at all (not even for car insurance), declare the other one, not an issue.
Thanks!

[newjoiner123]

Hi Alterhase58 - Thank you for your response. I have one more question that I missed earlier.

I don’t personally know anyone in the UK who works in professions such as accounting, law, medicine, teaching, or religious ministry. Most of my contacts are software professionals who hold British passports. Can I use them as referees for both my wife and my application and my child’s?

Also, regarding the referee declaration form, my understanding is that I need to attach the applicant’s photo to the form, have the referee sign it, scan the signed form, and then upload it. There is no need for the referee to sign on the back of the photo itself.

Could you please confirm if this understanding is correct?

[alterhase58]

Hi Alterhase58 - Thank you for your response. I have one more question that I missed earlier.

I don’t personally know anyone in the UK who works in professions such as accounting, law, medicine, teaching, or religious ministry. Most of my contacts are software professionals who hold British passports. Can I use them as referees for both my wife and my application and my child’s?
Refer to the list on page 24 & 25 here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... als_v4.pdf - there must be someone who qualifies as referee? They can also be a referee for a child if they know the child.

Also, regarding the referee declaration form, my understanding is that I need to attach the applicant’s photo to the form, have the referee sign it, scan the signed form, and then upload it. There is no need for the referee to sign on the back of the photo itself.
Correct, photo doesn't need to be signed, that's an old requirement, not updated in years ....
Could you please confirm if this understanding is correct?

[newjoiner123]

Thanks Alterhase58.

I've reviewed the list. I'll check who I can reach out to within my network. Just to confirm, someone from the list (Referee 1) can provide a reference for me, my wife, and my son, correct?"

Sorry for too many questions.

[contorted_svy]

Yes, you can reuse the same referee for all applicants.

[newjoiner123]

Thank you! contorted_svy. Much appreciated.