Congratulations buddy. Happy for you.

I just complete the normal application form, 2 photos, my passport with copies, her passport with copies and marriage certificate.

Good to know the visa is totally free of charge.

I am in a similar situation. I am a British citizen and my wife has ILR (Indefinite Leave) for the UK.

Unsure how to apply for Schengen visa. Can I apply to France consulate for visit visa under spouse?

Please kindly someone guide me.

Thanks, buddy. We are planning to visit France first and should go through TLS Contact which is an outsourced firm for French embassy.

In that case, all she would need is an application form, photos, my British passport & marriage certificate.

Please kindly confirm

Hi There Need a bit of advice. I am a British citizen and my partner is on UK ILR. We both are working. We both would like to visit EU frequently for holidays and I wonder which is the best way to apply for Schengen visa? What are the options for applying Schengen? Is it via spouse route or to apply...

I understand we need to submit original naturalisation certificate along with our OCI application. Do you know if the naturalisation certificate will be returned to us after a week of OCI submission or will it be returned along with OCI card + british passport? All the originals will be returned wi...

I recently got British Passport, and travelled abroad first time on British passport. When I exit UK and enter UK (using E-passport gate), both times there is no stamp on my passport showing the dates of exit and entry. Is this normal? What if I need stamps on passport as a proof that I was out of ...

HI I am a UK citizen and wish to look for a job in the US. I wish to apply for a H1B Visa - through an employer. I have two questions - My first question is , is it easier for a UK citizen to get a H1B as compared to say a Indian or Chinese citizen? My second question - Does a UK Citizen also need ...

We are travelling on 30th Dec but still waiting for OCI and passport Applicant Name XXX File Acknowledgment Number YYY Date Of Acknowledgment 20-Oct-10 Registration Status at Mission LONDON VFS office - Belfast Documents Printing Status PROCESSED On 12-DEC-2016 Passport Submitted 13-DEC-2016 SMS Co...

No more stickers on passports. Just the OCI booklet.

Thanks for your response. On what basis did you get ILR, 5 years PBS or 10 years long residence?? ILR was on basis of 5 years on Tier 1(G) How long has spouse been living in the UK? Since Sep 2009 but I arrived in UK in Nov 2010 so together since Nov 2010. If you were granted ILR based on Tier 1 ge...

Comrade10 wrote:Hi Pentaya ,

Thanks a lot for the clarification . I would submit these three documents only as you have advised . Many thanks once again .

Remember, Indian Govt can request any additional documents if required. In general, The above documents suffices the purpose.

I have made my visa application, which is tomorrow. The only thing I am not sure is I have been unemployed in the UK since April 2016. Would that affect my ability to get my brp replacement visa. I have bank statements from my uncle who is sponsoring me so I am ok with that. Please post your commen...

Here is my OCI application timeliness. VFS Center: London-Goswell Application Date : 18-10-2016 Date of acknowledgement : 19-10-2016 Original docs Received : One week after an acknowledgement Documents Printing Status : Processed on 12-Dec-2016 Dispatched From MOIA (OCI ) NEW DELHI : 12-Dec-2016 Do...

Hello Everyone I submitted my OCI application at VFS center last week. I also received confirmation SMS from VFS and email from Consulate saying application under process.! Now my question is when I will get all my Original documents back ( Nat.certi and Surrender Certificate). Will I get any email...

Hi, I am in the process of applying for my OCI and just little worried about submitting my original naturalization certificate. I understand I can provide pre-paid secured delivery envelope from royal mail but the way my surrender certificate as returned.. it was all messy.. !! is there any alterna...

Got a call from my local council saying that they have already informed the home office that i have attended the ceremony.[/quote]

You should recieve latest before Wednesday. However, Feel free to ring HMPO once again end of the day on Monday

Correct see the address at the bottom https://www.gov.uk/becoming-a-british-c ... p-ceremony .

Your council will notify the HMPO. Call Monday around 4 pm to HMPO and you will have some update regarding the passport

If the British passport expires and needs to be renewed does that mean we need to reapply for OCI again? Correct... Incase if you lose your passport, change your passport, OCI is invalid. You have let the Indian EMbassy know by just filling a form and paying £18. http://www.vfsglobal.com/India/UK/O...

So how long does it usually take to get an invitation to the ceremony after receiving the approval letter? it's been a week and still no letter from the council. their website allows to book it but it says my reference number is not found. Sent an email them - no reply, probably they all gone for C...

gaurav76.5 wrote:Is there a delay in application processing. It has been 2 weeks and I havent heard anything yet

2 weeks is really big time. Better email them and also you call VFS contact centre.

I don't know the internal procedures between the HO & HMPO departments. Why is this relevant :?: The reason i was asking because i attended ceremony in my local council which don't offer NCS services. For NCS service i used different council. Thats why i was confused how it works. As soon as yo...

Yes you can change the dates. I think you cannot change before 7 days. Check before you pay in the FAQ's section. Also, You can cancel the appointment and you lose £100. I recommend you to wait till you recieve everything and then book appointment to avoid any confusion.

iqkhanuk wrote:Hi

For T1 General dependent arrived in UK Jan 2012 (Leave till 2018).

Is SETO is right form to use.

Main applicant T1G got the ILR.

SET(0) is the correct form.

No stamps on British Passport. Just that book. Remember if you change passport, OCI will be cancelled automatically and required to reapply again.

Absences shouldnot exceed more than 180 days within 12 months period

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/s ... ds-v13.pdf