Proof of Living in the UK

[alterhase58]

They are allowed to travel after submission/biometrics and whilst the application is in progress.
No permission is required - naturalisation is not an immigration application.

[contorted_svy]

They can travel but if they applied for naturalisation under section 6(1) they shouldn't be away for more than 6 months.

[steveojo22]

They are allowed to travel after submission/biometrics and whilst the application is in progress.
No permission is required - naturalisation is not an immigration application.

That's great, thank you very much for your help on this.

[steveojo22]

Hello,

I wonder if you could please help me with this.

I'm in the process of completing my Naturalisation application and hope to send the application by the end of this month, (September).

I have a trip planned for December 2025 and given the 6 month UKBA response timeline, I would like to ask if I can still use my Indefinite Leave to Remain status to re-enter UK in early January 2026 even if Home Office makes their decision on my application while I was outside UK between December 2025 and early January 2026 please?

I just want to know if I can still use my indefinite leave to remain status to re-enter UK even when the home office has made their decision while I was away please.

Thank you.

[alterhase58]

You are only British once you have attended the ceremony and received your certificate.
The email you will receive is only advisory, it does not confer citizenship, only the certificate does.
You are under immigration/ILR status until the ceremony date.

[steveojo22]

You are only British once you have attended the ceremony and received your certificate.
The email you will receive is only advisory, it does not confer citizenship, only the certificate does.
You are under immigration/ILR status until the ceremony date.

Many thanks for your response, much appreciated.

[steveojo22]

Hello,

I would like to ask if I need to declare a ''Penalty Charge Notice'' issued by Local Authority on my British Citizenship Application please?

Thank you.

[contorted_svy]

If you paid it straight away no issue. no need to declare it.

[steveojo22]

If you paid it straight away no issue. no need to declare it.

Many thanks for your response, much appreciated.

[steveojo22]

Hello,

I wonder if you could please assist me with my enquiry as a bit confused.

My wife and our 7 year old daughter submitted a joint citizenship application in July 2025. This morning my wife received an email stating that her application has been approved, but we didn't receive anything for our daughter despite the fact that it was a joint application submitted on the same day.

Could you please advise me on what I need to do as am a bit confused.

Thanks for your support on this.

[CR001]

Each aplplicaion is processed and decided on its own, even if a joint application is made. There is no such thing as a family application.

Just wait for a few days.

[steveojo22]

Each aplplicaion is processed and decided on its own, even if a joint application is made. There is no such thing as a family application.

Just wait for a few days.

Ok, thanks CR001. In fact we've just received our daughter's email, thank you.

[steveojo22]

Each aplplicaion is processed and decided on its own, even if a joint application is made. There is no such thing as a family application.

Just wait for a few days.

Ok, thanks CR001. In fact we've just received our daughter's email, thank you.

I would like to ask if our 7 year old daughter can now apply for her British Passport having received Home Office approval today? Or will she need citizenship ceremony certificate like her mother in order to apply for a British Passport?

Thank you.

[CR001]

She needs the certificate to apply for a passport. Children do not attend or have to attend a ceremony. The certificate will likely be given to your wife at your wife's ceremony if it doesn't arrive in rhe post.

[steveojo22]

She needs the certificate to apply for a passport. Children do not attend or have to attend a ceremony. The certificate will likely be given to your wife at your wife's ceremony if it doesn't arrive in rhe post.

Thank you very much for your response below.

[steveojo22]

Hello,

I wonder if you could please assist me with this.

I recently applied for British Citizenship and my application is currently being processed. In 2015 a CCJ was registered against my name in my absence. I didn't know i had a CCJ of less than £500.00 until 2019 when i wanted to move house. The CCJ has already been settled and the case has ben closed.

I declared this in my citizenship application and provided confirmation of payment. I just wanted to check if this could have negative effect on my application as I keep getting conflicting information that settling the CCJ might not be enough. Your advise on this would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

[contorted_svy]

Is that the only run-in you ever had with the law? You disclosed it and it has been paid, so hardly an issue.

[steveojo22]

Is that the only run-in you ever had with the law? You disclosed it and it has been paid, so hardly an issue.

Many thanks for your below response.

Yes, that's the only issue, I do not have any criminal record.

Thank you.

[steveojo22]

Hello,

I'm going to need your help again please.

I recently submitted my British Citizenship application and it's currently under processing by the Home Office.

While filling out my application there was a particular question on the form asking me to confirm if my wife is a British Citizen and my answer was NO as at that time my wife's British Citizenship application was under processing by the Home Office.

My wife's application was successful and she's now a British Citizen as of today. My question is - Do I need to inform the Home Office of this change or it doesn't matter?

If yes, do you by any chance have their contact email/contact please so I can inform them?

Thank you for your help.

[CR001]

My wife's application was successful and she's now a British Citizen as of today. My question is - Do I need to inform the Home Office of this change or it doesn't matter?

No you don't have to inform them. Nothing you need to do. Obviously the Home Office has the information but your application will be based on the answers provided on the date you applied.

[steveojo22]

My wife's application was successful and she's now a British Citizen as of today. My question is - Do I need to inform the Home Office of this change or it doesn't matter?

No you don't have to inform them. Nothing you need to do. Obviously the Home Office has the information but your application will be based on the answers provided on the date you applied.

Alright, thank you very much for your response, much appreciated.

[steveojo22]

Hello,

While completing my British Naturalisation application, there's a particular question about listing all visa applications applicant has made both in the UK and abroad.

I managed to remember majority of my applications for the past 20 years, but missed just 1 as I couldn't remember that application 2013. I've just come across that particular application in 2013 and as my application is still under processing by the Home Office, Is it worth writing to the Home Office to inform them of the details of this particular application made in 2013? Your guidance on this would be really appreciated.

I'm sure they'll have this details on their records.

Thank you for your help.

[contorted_svy]

Not an issue, it's only if known.

[steveojo22]

Not an issue, it's only if known.

Alright, thank you very much for your response.

Thank you.

[steveojo22]

Hello,

I wonder if you could please advise me on this. I recently applied for British Citizenship and my application is currently under processing by the Home Office.

I have been in the UK since Jan 2005 and obtained my ILR in April 2015. I have just remembered that in 2009 when I wanted to renew my student visa, I mistakenly used old application form which was later returned by Home Office as invalid and was given 28 days to reapply which I did and the visa was later granted.

I believe I disclosed it on my ILR application in 2015 which was granted, but totally forgot to declare it in my British Citizenship application in September 2025 which is currently under processing..

Do i need to inform the Home Office of this mistake please?

I would appreciate your guidance on this as I have only just remembered

Thank you.