UK Naturalisation - Documents

[Amardeep]

I am applying for UK naturalisation for myself, my spouse, and my son. I was granted ILR (settled status) on 04 December 2024.

Due to the transition to eVisas, I was not issued a new BRP after receiving ILR. However, when I was on a Skilled Worker visa, I did have a BRP card, which expired on 31 December 2024.

In the UK naturalisation application form, there is the following mandatory question:

“Do you have a biometric residence permit (BRP)?
This includes expired BRPs if the expiry date was less than 18 months ago.”

Given that:
- My Skilled Worker BRP expired on 31 December 2024, and
- I was not issued a BRP for ILR because my status is now held digitally (eVisa)

should I answer “Yes” and provide details of my expired Skilled Worker BRP, or “No” since I no longer hold a current BRP?

I would appreciate expert guidance on how to answer this correctly.

Thanks

[contorted_svy]

Answer yes, as you have a brp that expired 12 months ago.

[Amardeep]

Thank you for your guidance.

[Amardeep]

Hi Team,

I am writing to seek clarification regarding the documents required to be uploaded as part of our applications for British citizenship by naturalisation for 03 applicants.

Please find below the list of documents we are currently intending to upload for each applicant. I would be grateful if you could kindly confirm whether these documents are appropriate, and advise if any should be omitted or if additional documents are required ??

Main Applicant (Employed in an IT Company):

• Colour copies of all pages of current and previous passports
• Ecctis letter
• Degree certificate
• Proof of residence in the UK for the past 5 years (Council Tax bills, tenancy agreements, bank statements, HMRC tax summaries, P60/P45 and employer verification letter). Should I upload all of these or if any additional documents are needed?
• Two referee declarations

Spouse (Not Employed):

• Colour copies of all pages of current and previous passports
• Ecctis letter
• Degree certificate
• Proof of residence in the UK for the past 5 years (Council Tax bills, tenancy agreements, and bank statements)Should I upload all of these or if any additional documents are needed?
• Two referee declarations

Children:

• Colour copies of all pages of current and previous passports
• Birth certificate showing details of both parents (to evidence parental responsibility). Kindly confirm whether this document should also be uploaded under the parents’ applications.
• Letter of consent from the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• Evidence of one parent’s settled status in the UK (eVisa)
• Parents’ marriage certificate
• Letter from Schools as Evidence of residence in the United Kingdom
• Two referee declarations

Additionally, I would appreciate confirmation on whether any documentation is required in relation to overseas (India) ties. I am currently an Indian citizen and maintain bank accounts and property in India. Please advise, if evidence of such ties needs to be declared or submitted??

Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your guidance.

[contorted_svy]

Hi Team,

I am writing to seek clarification regarding the documents required to be uploaded as part of our applications for British citizenship by naturalisation for 03 applicants.

Please find below the list of documents we are currently intending to upload for each applicant. I would be grateful if you could kindly confirm whether these documents are appropriate, and advise if any should be omitted or if additional documents are required ??

Main Applicant (Employed in an IT Company):

• Colour copies of all pages of current and previous passports
• Ecctis letter
• Degree certificate
• Proof of residence in the UK for the past 5 years (Council Tax bills, tenancy agreements, bank statements, HMRC tax summaries, P60/P45 and employer verification letter). Should I upload all of these or if any additional documents are needed? DO NOT UPLOAD ANY OF THESE!!! Not needed. Scan of all your passport pages is enough. some of these are not even accepted evidence.
• Two referee declarations

Spouse (Not Employed):

• Colour copies of all pages of current and previous passports
• Ecctis letter
• Degree certificate
• Proof of residence in the UK for the past 5 years (Council Tax bills, tenancy agreements, and bank statements)Should I upload all of these or if any additional documents are needed? As above, copies of all pages of the passport is all you will need.
• Two referee declarations

Children:

• Colour copies of all pages of current and previous passports
• Birth certificate showing details of both parents (to evidence parental responsibility). Kindly confirm whether this document should also be uploaded under the parents’ applications. No. only on children's applications
• Letter of consent from the child’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s)
• Evidence of one parent’s settled status in the UK (eVisa)
• Parents’ marriage certificate
• Letter from Schools as Evidence of residence in the United Kingdom
• Two referee declarations

Additionally, I would appreciate confirmation on whether any documentation is required in relation to overseas (India) ties. I am currently an Indian citizen and maintain bank accounts and property in India. Please advise, if evidence of such ties needs to be declared or submitted?? What kind of property do you have? Are your absences under the specified limits?

Thank you for your time and assistance. I look forward to your guidance.

[Amardeep]

Hello,
Thanks for the quick response.
I am having a two bedroom house on my name which is being used by my parents in India.
Yes,the absences are within specified limits.
Please suggest if any other document required.

[CR001]

You do NOT need to declare your property in India. It has no relevance to your British citizenship application.

However, as you will lose indian nationality as soon as ypu become british, you need to look into and research what you can and cannot do regarding owning property in India as a person who is no longer an Indian citizen.