British Citizenship - New Online Application

[carodavide]

Hi All,

After some hours filling the forms I am now navigating through the papers that go with it.

What is "proof of freedom from immigration time restrictions"? What documents do you use for it?

I'm an EU citizen who recently got the permanent residence card with the sole purpose of applying for citizenship.

[CR001]

Hi All,

After some hours filling the forms I am now navigating through the papers that go with it.

What is "proof of freedom from immigration time restrictions"? What documents do you use for it?

I'm an EU citizen who recently got the permanent residence card with the sole purpose of applying for citizenship.

It is your Document Certifying PR. On what date did you attain PR as stated in the letter you would have received??

[carodavide]

Thank you very much for your quick answer

On the list it says the following

6)(Name of Applicant)'s proof of Nationality
You must include your:
* passport or EEA national identity card
* UK permanent residence card
* evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions

Do you mean "evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions" is the letter that came with the UK permanent residence card?

It was sent in 22nd March 2018 but it says the date I'm deemed to have acquired permanent residence is 05 April 2016.

[CR001]

Thank you very much for your quick answer

On the list it says the following

6)(Name of Applicant)'s proof of Nationality
You must include your:
* passport or EEA national identity card
* UK permanent residence card
* evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions

Do you mean "evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions" is the letter that came with the UK permanent residence card?

It was sent in 22nd March 2018 but it says the date I'm deemed to have acquired permanent residence is 05 April 2016.

You would have received the letter and the PR card. That is the 'free from immigration time restrictions' equivalent document.

[nozzer123]

The thread is a life and time saver!!

2 basic questions, I hope some EEA national who has successfully completed the AN application online can answer:

1) Is it really necessary to use one of the document checking services??? If I complete everything online, give my biometrics, get both referee forms signed and post these alongside all of the other papers from the `required list`?

2) For EEA nationals, is it 100% required to send my passport? Because we have both passports&ID cards + it says that as form of identity I can also add drivers license (used for Life in the UK test) and Permanent Resident Card?

Thank you a lot guys!

[CR001]

The thread is a life and time saver!!

2 basic questions, I hope some EEA national who has successfully completed the AN application online can answer:

1) Is it really necessary to use one of the document checking services??? If I complete everything online, give my biometrics, get both referee forms signed and post these alongside all of the other papers from the `required list`?

2) For EEA nationals, is it 100% required to send my passport? Because we have both passports&ID cards + it says that as form of identity I can also add drivers license (used for Life in the UK test) and Permanent Resident Card?

Thank you a lot guys!

You don't have to use NDRS no. It is useful though as if you do, you can apply for the British passport at the same time, which is not possible if you apply by post on your own.

[nozzer123]

The thread is a life and time saver!!

2 basic questions, I hope some EEA national who has successfully completed the AN application online can answer:

1) Is it really necessary to use one of the document checking services??? If I complete everything online, give my biometrics, get both referee forms signed and post these alongside all of the other papers from the `required list`?

2) For EEA nationals, is it 100% required to send my passport? Because we have both passports&ID cards + it says that as form of identity I can also add drivers license (used for Life in the UK test) and Permanent Resident Card?

Thank you a lot guys!

You don't have to use NDRS no. It is useful though as if you do, you can apply for the British passport at the same time, which is not possible if you apply by post on your own.

Thank you CR001!!

2) Regarding the passport as proof of identity, as an EEA national who has both passport&ID, can I just use my ID card? Especially as it was accepted for my PR application before?

3) The passport application can be picked up in the post office, filled by myself and added to my application when in NDRS (if so)?

Can`t thank you enough for your help!

[CR001]

The thread is a life and time saver!!

2 basic questions, I hope some EEA national who has successfully completed the AN application online can answer:

1) Is it really necessary to use one of the document checking services??? If I complete everything online, give my biometrics, get both referee forms signed and post these alongside all of the other papers from the `required list`?

2) For EEA nationals, is it 100% required to send my passport? Because we have both passports&ID cards + it says that as form of identity I can also add drivers license (used for Life in the UK test) and Permanent Resident Card?

Thank you a lot guys!

You don't have to use NDRS no. It is useful though as if you do, you can apply for the British passport at the same time, which is not possible if you apply by post on your own.

Thank you CR001!!

2) Regarding the passport as proof of identity, as an EEA national who has both passport&ID, can I just use my ID card? Especially as it was accepted for my PR application before?

3) The passport application can be picked up in the post office, filled by myself and added to my application when in NDRS (if so)?

Can`t thank you enough for your help!

2. Not sure about the passport/ID card. I believe ID card is fine however HO could ask for your passport at any time and you will need to send it, which will delay your application.

3. Yes.

[nozzer123]

The thread is a life and time saver!!

2 basic questions, I hope some EEA national who has successfully completed the AN application online can answer:

1) Is it really necessary to use one of the document checking services??? If I complete everything online, give my biometrics, get both referee forms signed and post these alongside all of the other papers from the `required list`?

2) For EEA nationals, is it 100% required to send my passport? Because we have both passports&ID cards + it says that as form of identity I can also add drivers license (used for Life in the UK test) and Permanent Resident Card?

Thank you a lot guys!

You don't have to use NDRS no. It is useful though as if you do, you can apply for the British passport at the same time, which is not possible if you apply by post on your own.

Thank you CR001!!

2) Regarding the passport as proof of identity, as an EEA national who has both passport&ID, can I just use my ID card? Especially as it was accepted for my PR application before?

3) The passport application can be picked up in the post office, filled by myself and added to my application when in NDRS (if so)?

Can`t thank you enough for your help!

2. Not sure about the passport/ID card. I believe ID card is fine however HO could ask for your passport at any time and you will need to send it, which will delay your application.

3. Yes.

Thank you again! And the final question, I promise, I read the thread from 1st to final page but no such question - bio-metric data has to be submitted in a designated PO near your address? Or can it be any that provides this service?

[CR001]

You don't have to use NDRS no. It is useful though as if you do, you can apply for the British passport at the same time, which is not possible if you apply by post on your own.

Thank you CR001!!

2) Regarding the passport as proof of identity, as an EEA national who has both passport&ID, can I just use my ID card? Especially as it was accepted for my PR application before?

3) The passport application can be picked up in the post office, filled by myself and added to my application when in NDRS (if so)?

Can`t thank you enough for your help!

2. Not sure about the passport/ID card. I believe ID card is fine however HO could ask for your passport at any time and you will need to send it, which will delay your application.

3. Yes.

Thank you again! And the final question, I promise, I read the thread from 1st to final page but no such question - bio-metric data has to be submitted in a designated PO near your address? Or can it be any that provides this service?

Any post office that offers the service.

[gmccarthy]

I had same situation and the Home office contact to me and my application been delayed is the error on checklist.

Contacted the UKVI and they acknowledged there is a issue with the online forms. Gave me an address to post the document to.

[areczkowski24]

Hi,

The UKIV send me a letter about that.
They already take money from account for Passport applicatio before even approval.

So fingers crossed.


Thanks

[areczkowski24]

I had same situation and the Home office contact to me and my application been delayed is the error on checklist.

Contacted the UKVI and they acknowledged there is a issue with the online forms. Gave me an address to post the document to.

Hi,

The UKIV send me a letter about that. 
They already take money from account for Passport applicatio before even approval.

So fingers crossed. 


Thanks

[nick2018]

Has anyone who has recently received their approval letter and ceremony letter confirm how many days it was between the approval letter being received and then the ceremony letter being received. Most of the forum timelines say both received same day or single letter. But this dosen't seem to be the rule for everyone.

[toothpaste_kisses]

Has anyone who has recently received their approval letter and ceremony letter confirm how many days it was between the approval letter being received and then the ceremony letter being received. Most of the forum timelines say both received same day or single letter. But this dosen't seem to be the rule for everyone.

My citizenship confirmation letter and documents arrived on the 22nd June and my ceremony invitation - on 27th June. The former states to allow up to three weeks for the ceremony invitation to arrive. Hope that helps!

[nick2018]

Has anyone who has recently received their approval letter and ceremony letter confirm how many days it was between the approval letter being received and then the ceremony letter being received. Most of the forum timelines say both received same day or single letter. But this dosen't seem to be the rule for everyone.

My citizenship confirmation letter and documents arrived on the 22nd June and my ceremony invitation - on 27th June. The former states to allow up to three weeks for the ceremony invitation to arrive. Hope that helps!

Thanks. Makes me breath a bit easy . Fingers crossed

[nick2018]

Been a week since the approval letter but still no sign of the ceremony letter. Should I email them ?

[BIG Dobby]

Been a week since the approval letter but still no sign of the ceremony letter. Should I email them ?

Yes, I would say. Mine up till now never came and I had to ring them to resend it.

[Adamantium]

Hi,
I'm a EEA applying online for UK citizenship. There is a question in application that I don't get: Are you able to provide a biometric residence permit (BRP) card with this application?

I do have a PR card but I've never heard of BRP card, is it the same thing?

Also there is no mention about signed photos in my checklist, how many do I need? Should they be signed and dated by my referees?

[old_boy]

Hello,

I have a question about the referee applications. Do the referee needs to write the applicant's name and DOB on the back of the picture themselves, or the applicant needs to to that himself?

[nidaulhaque]

You can write yourself or anyone can write this

[nidaulhaque]

Hi,
I'm a EEA applying online for UK citizenship. There is a question in application that I don't get: Are you able to provide a biometric residence permit (BRP) card with this application?

I do have a PR card but I've never heard of BRP card, is it the same thing?

Also there is no mention about signed photos in my checklist, how many do I need? Should they be signed and dated by my referees?

You just need PR CARD

For referee he don't need to sign your photo, if you applying online then at the end of application it will give you sheet to print where he/She needs to sign

[nick2018]

Been a week since the approval letter but still no sign of the ceremony letter. Should I email them ?

Yes, I would say. Mine up till now never came and I had to ring them to resend it.

Do you have a number that I could reach them on? Tried calling on 03001232253 and all I got was an email address.

Thanks

[Oskar]

hello,

thanks for all this information below - it's very helpful!!

I am currently in the process of completing the online application and am not clear about two additional things:

1) can i print out the documents to be signed by the referees before submitting the form?
Given there is a time limit (15 days) between submission and sending of documents, I'd rather have them ready - referees go on holidays etc.

2) re evidence for lawful residence, it states to provide "letters from employers, educational establishments or other Government Departments indicating presence in UK"
I am an EEA citizen and when I applied for my permanent residence card I have asked each of my previous employees to provide letters stating the dates when I was employed. Those letters do not explicitly state that I have been "present in the UK". Will I need to approach all my previous employers again and have them add a sentence to those letters?!?

Many thanks for your help!!

Hey, shakeerahT thank you for the information, I am just filling in the application myself as well - super easy but got stuck on the attaching of the documents, more specifically the photograph.

Can I assume you send over a photograph of yourself with the full name and date of birth on the back as required in the paper application? Couldn't see anything mentioning the photograph in the Document Checklist at the end of the application.

For those that are choosing the online application route, this is the 'Documents' part of the application that I see - sharing this info as tax hoping this helps!

Mandatory documents

These documents are mandatory and you must provide them as part of your application. Tick the box to agree that you will provide each document: (Required)

1) The passport issued by (Applicant's Country) for (Name of Applicant)

Other documents

If you do not provide these documents, your application may be delayed or refused. (Required)

2) (Name of Applicant)'s Life in the UK Test pass notification

3) Proof of living in the UK for (Name of Applicant)

If you are an EEA National, you need to include letters from employers, educational establishments, or other Government Departments indicating your presence in the United Kingdom during the relevant period.

If you are an Non-EEA National, you need to include your passport to prove you have lived in the UK for the past 5 years (3 years if you're married to, or the partner of, a British citizen).

If you don't have your passport, or it wasn't stamped when you entered the UK, you need to include letters (for example, from your employer or government department) as proof.

Bank statements or household bills are not suitable proof you've been living in the UK.

4) Two referee declarations for (Name of Applicant)

5) (Name of Applicant)'s evidence of identity
You must include one of the following:
* your passport
* your national identity card
* your Home Office travel document
* your Home Office entitlement card
* your Home Office ARC letter
* your BRP card
* your birth certificate
* your driving licence

You must include evidence you have legally changed your name if it is now different to the one on your supporting document.

If you took the Life in the UK Test and used one of the above documents as evidence, you should use the same one here.

6)(Name of Applicant)'s proof of Nationality
You must include your:
* passport or EEA national identity card
* UK permanent residence card
* evidence of freedom from immigration time restrictions

You must have a permanent residence card before you can apply for citizenship Apply for a permanent residence card.

Please note I have numbered the above for clarity, however, some of the documents overlap (e.g. can be covered by passport/EEA national identity card).

I can also see that the requirement for English language test is not present on my application as I have shown my degree for my Permanent Residence. Might be different for other applicants.

Thank you,

Hi, daisyd the photos required will be attached to the printed referees declarations. in this case, you ll need two passport photos, because you will print out one declaration per referee.
I go through this website daily for guidance , so its only fair to share my exeperience with others who may get help from it.


my current Timeline at the moment :
I submitted my online application on christmas eve
On the 27th - day after boxing day, i registered my biometrics at the post office, posted off my supporting documents and also received an email from HO confirming receipt of application.

Although it is not specifically requested in the online application, it is requested on the AN guide which the online application still refers you to. i would say still attach it to your supporting documentation and just highlight that you used it in your application for settlement.

let us know how yours goes.

[alterhase58]

hello,

thanks for all this information below - it's very helpful!!

I am currently in the process of completing the online application and am not clear about two additional things:

1) can i print out the documents to be signed by the referees before submitting the form?
Given there is a time limit (15 days) between submission and sending of documents, I'd rather have them ready - referees go on holidays etc.
Cannot answer this one as I haven't used the on-line system - someone else needs to clarify.

2) re evidence for lawful residence, it states to provide "letters from employers, educational establishments or other Government Departments indicating presence in UK"
I am an EEA citizen and when I applied for my permanent residence card I have asked each of my previous employees to provide letters stating the dates when I was employed. Those letters do not explicitly state that I have been "present in the UK". Will I need to approach all my previous employers again and have them add a sentence to those letters?!?

The letters from employers will be sufficient if they are based in the UK. They don't need to state you were present in the country. I had one employer letter stating that I work for them, no issue.