BAD credit history - will it affect me - british citizenship

[bpsluk]

Hello Everyone

I have had bad time 2-3 years back and because of that i was not able to make any repayments on credit cards and bank overdrafts.

i did paid everything fine for almost 3 years and then because of financial crisis i stopped paying and all bank accounts except for two and credit cards are defaulted in payments .

i ordered my credit file and all of them are showing as defaulted and are still on my file . i cant repay them now as its almost around 10k but i will be eligible for british citizenship in a years time .i will repay it at some point but not untill atleast for another 3 years .

so my question is will this bad credit history affects me when applying for british citizenship ?

your response is much appreciated.

[Rehan Arain]

Hi.

It will not affect your Application as long as you dont have any CCJs...Even CCJs dont affect.

[bpsluk]

Thank you for your response:-)
Much appreciated.

[katievoroncova]

Hi,

I've done quite a lot of research into the 'Good Character' requirement and there is nothing that states bad credit would make you a bad candidate.

I have however read that it is best to declare if you have been declared yourself bankrupt.

Good luck!

[Casa]

Are you sure the credit card companies haven't taken out a court summons for the non-payment of the debt?

[Amber]

Hi,

I've done quite a lot of research into the 'Good Character' requirement and there is nothing that states bad credit would make you a bad candidate.

I have however read that it is best to declare if you have been declared yourself bankrupt.

Good luck!

Then you haven't read very well. The guidance states that if someone gets into debt with no intention of paying it back they will be regarded as of bad character. Therefore someone with 'bad credit' who fails to make repayment plans would be regarded as of bad character. They would likely only find this out if in connection to police reports, ccj or bankruptcy. You must also declare ccjs not just bankruptcy.

Also check the ccj register to see if you have any CCJ as they must be declared and you should be making a payment plan. Go to citizens advice bureau for your debt issues or call the national debt line, if you don't start paying your debts you could be viewed as of bad character and refused.