Hello all, first off, thank you all (especially CR001 and KasMac) for the advice and information in this forum and also to Antsmall for fighting to change the law that allows us to register. I have a few general questions about filling out the UKF form and would appreciate any advice or guidance. M...

@Beth4025 Mine was signed for on the 25th and I still have no email/letter or fee deduction, they do say that part can take between 2 - 4 weeks in busy periods so I'll keep waiting until the 4 weeks is up before I get really worried. Have you heard anything else yet? Im just nervous as I am in the ...

I don't know what DOB and SA Identity number are (my father left SA in the late fifties). I live in Italy, and no they didn't get married unfortunatley. Is it sctictly necessary to have his birth certificate? I mean I've got plenty of documentation, that is his registration certificate and his last...

I don't know what DOB and SA Identity number are (my father left SA in the late fifties). I live in Italy, and no they didn't get married unfortunatley. Is it sctictly necessary to have his birth certificate? I mean I've got plenty of documentation, that is his registration certificate and his last...

Thanks for your reply, but I really don't get it. I have an email from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea clearly stating that "Yes, nationality checking service can be used for UKF applications" and that "We are authorised to check your application, and photocopy and certif...

Yes, this is way they are going to make certified copies and send them to the home office together with the application, it's all written in the email... UKF is completely different process NCS is normally used for those wanting to naturalise after they lived in the Uk for 5 year qualifying period....

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Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:14 pm

Yes, this is way they are going to make certified copies and send them to the home office together with the application, it's all written in the email...

even certified copies will be rejected , it has to be original documents

Hi all, Seems like the most active UKF thread so I'll post a quick query. Two questions really. 1. Can I include my father's (also based in South Africa like me) valid (i.e. not expired) British passport in the application? He can't seem to find his birth certificate anywhere. you need to include h...

Hello everyone, I applied for citizenship via form UKF from Nigeria. Thanks to all for sharing their timelines, here is mine so far: 06/02/18 Application sent from Nigeria via DHL 09/02/18 Application received and signed for at Liverpool 21/02/18 Ceremony fee of £80 taken 22/02/18 Application ackno...

no probs , apologies , will use this forum to communicate :) Thank you KasMac (thanks CR001) How long did it take to complete this in South Africa? I have been trying getting him here on Visitor Visa and applying from here but because he is not working he can't get a 6 month visa. Been refused twic...

no probs , apologies , will use this forum to communicate

Hello Would someone please advise me urgently? I am UK based, but my son is in JHB SA. I need to know the process for applying for UKF. Namely: In the UKF application, it states to fill in the address for biometrics. Do I use the TLS address for this? I have just done this from my son in SA, just p...

Wow thats so quick, Congrats! Let me post timeline for my son's UKF application 07 March Application sent to Liverpool /UK from Durban/South Africa 13 March Application Delivered 27 March Email from UKVI with application acknowledgement Now we waiting for Biometrics letter , he is a minor so no fee...

Has anybody on this thread have any contact details to any caseworkers who were working on their applications? i am not entirely sure i am allowed to ask for their contact details. Not permitted to post names and contact details of HO staff on the forum. thanks , i thought that might be the case , ...

Has anybody on this thread have any contact details to any caseworkers who were working on their applications? i am not entirely sure i am allowed to ask for their contact details. I am concerned about my sons application and just need them to confirm its being considered. We have used my partner's...

Has anybody on this thread have any contact details to any caseworkers who were working on their applications? i am not entirely sure i am allowed to ask for their contact details. I am concerned about my sons application and just need them to confirm its being considered. We have used my partner's ...

They wont delete any of the biometrics you have submitted , now you have your registration certificate you can apply for a British passport

More info here
https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... nformation

Just an update. Received my outcome letter saying i was successful on the 10th April (dated 6 April 2018) Just await my invitation letter so I can book in my citizenship ceremony. Hopefully that arrives soon as in Edinburgh they do these ceremonies every two weeks. Just glad my passport is back and...