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by matlau_2862
Fri Jul 07, 2023 2:03 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069828
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Adult passport after Naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: Bootle Application submitted: 01/05/2023 Identity confirmed: 01/05/2023 Application received: 01/05/2023 Documents posted: 02/05/2023 Documents arrived: 03/05/2023 Documents received and status updated at the HMPO websi...
by matlau_2862
Fri Jul 07, 2023 1:58 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track application
Replies: 11
Views: 1649
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track applica

This is resolved! I attended an in-person HMPO Fast Track appointment to ask for a replacement. Provided my supporting documents and today received a correct British passport.
by matlau_2862
Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Passport application - delivery of supporting documents
Replies: 3
Views: 530
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Passport application - delivery of supporting documents

I received an email from Royal Mail for my secured delivery of supporting documents return, and it has a tracking reference.
by matlau_2862
Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track application
Replies: 11
Views: 1649
Mood:
United Kingdom

Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track application

There is an error in my first adult British passport, and I have finally have my supporting documents returned to rectify the error. I have called-up HMPO and have received varied response on how to rectify the error. I wonder if I could apply for a replacement by attending my local passport office ...
by matlau_2862
Wed Jun 21, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track application
Replies: 11
Views: 1649
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: First adult British passport - return of supporting documents

Received my supporting documents today via Royal Mail thank you!
by matlau_2862
Fri Jun 16, 2023 3:13 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track application
Replies: 11
Views: 1649
Mood:
United Kingdom

First adult British passport - return of supporting documents

I am currently anxiously waiting for the return of supporting documents for my first adult British passport application, as the passport contains an error and I would need one of the supporting documents to rectify the issue. I have previously paid for secured delivery for supporting documents, and ...
by matlau_2862
Sun Jun 11, 2023 12:19 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track application
Replies: 11
Views: 1649
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: First adult British passport - received passport with error - what to do next

secret.simon wrote:
Thu Jun 08, 2023 6:16 pm
In that case, I would use the complaints form linked to by @alterhase58 above to make a complaint and request for a replacement "British citizen" passport with the correct details.
will do - thank you!
by matlau_2862
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track application
Replies: 11
Views: 1649
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: First adult British passport - received passport with error - what to do next

The nationality status is incorrect. It currently says incorrectly as British National (Overseas) The nationality status should be British citizen as I've obtained British citizenship via naturalisation, and I've provided my certificate of naturalisation as supporting document. I was born in Hong Ko...
by matlau_2862
Wed Jun 07, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Error in first adult British passport - could I ask for replacement by attending passport office First Track application
Replies: 11
Views: 1649
Mood:
United Kingdom

First adult British passport - received passport with error - what to do next

I've just received my first adult British passport via DHL. Unfortunately, the passport contains error with the Nationality status. What is the best way to contact HMPO to notify of the mistake, and ask for resolution? Thank you!
by matlau_2862
Tue Jun 06, 2023 7:53 am
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First adult British passport - passport printed, what happens next?
Replies: 2
Views: 402
Mood:
United Kingdom

First adult British passport - passport printed, what happens next?

I am currently in the process of applying for my first adult British passport. According to HMPO my passport has been printed. And I wonder what happens next i.e. the delivery of the British passport. Should I expect an email notification from one of the delivery partners e.g. TNT, Royal Mail etc. w...
by matlau_2862
Fri May 26, 2023 10:05 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: First passport application pending over 10 weeks
Replies: 3
Views: 506
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: First passport application pending over 10 weeks

Hi there, are there any updates and have you been able to receive your passport? Thanks!
by matlau_2862
Thu May 04, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9562
Views: 2069828
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Adult passport after Naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: Bootle Application submitted: 01/05/2023 Identity confirmed: 01/05/2023 Application received: 01/05/2023 Documents posted: 02/05/2023 Documents arrived: 03/05/2023 Documents received and status updated at the HMPO websit...
by matlau_2862
Fri Jul 01, 2022 12:46 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: After attending citizenship ceremony, are there time limits to applying for British passport
Replies: 1
Views: 497
Mood:
United Kingdom

After attending citizenship ceremony, are there time limits to applying for British passport

Hi community, I've recently attended my own citizenship ceremony, and collected my certificate of naturalisation. I want to plan my British passport application carefully, as I'm mindful of the long lead time. And so I wonder, are there time limits to applying for British passport once you have atte...
by matlau_2862
Sat May 28, 2022 3:56 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship ceremony - deadline to attending a citizenship ceremony
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Citizenship ceremony - deadline to attending a citizenship ceremony

I have managed to book my citizenship ceremony, thank you!
by matlau_2862
Mon May 23, 2022 4:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Citizenship ceremony - deadline to attending a citizenship ceremony
Replies: 2
Views: 588
Mood:
United Kingdom

Citizenship ceremony - deadline to attending a citizenship ceremony

Dear community, My application for naturalisation/British citizenship has recently been approved. I received an email from Home Office with subject Citizenship ceremony invitation, and the email body which says my application for British citizenship has been approved. It's been one week since I rece...
by matlau_2862
Mon May 16, 2022 6:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767176
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 1year ILR Nationality: non-EU Method of application: Online Payment method: Online Date of application: 3/10/2021 Date of debit of fees: 3/10/2021 Date of acknowledgement: 12/10/2021 Uploaded supporting documents: 12/10/2021 Date Biometric...
by matlau_2862
Mon May 16, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on naturalization applications
Replies: 802
Views: 120934
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: General discussion on naturalization applications

matlau_2862 wrote:
Mon May 02, 2022 6:35 pm
I applied for naturalisation in October 2021. It's been seven months and counting, and I received the complex case email in March 2022.

I just feel pretty helpless, and not sure what I could do beyond just waiting with patience.
I just received my approval this morning, good luck to everyone!
by matlau_2862
Mon May 16, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application raises exceptionally complex issues
Replies: 13
Views: 11502
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Naturalisation application raises exceptionally complex issues

I have just received my approval this morning, around seven months from application.

Good luck to everyone!
by matlau_2862
Mon May 02, 2022 6:35 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: General discussion on naturalization applications
Replies: 802
Views: 120934
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: General discussion on naturalization applications

I applied for naturalisation in October 2021. It's been seven months and counting, and I received the complex case email in March 2022.

I just feel pretty helpless, and not sure what I could do beyond just waiting with patience.
by matlau_2862
Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:12 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application raises exceptionally complex issues
Replies: 13
Views: 11502
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Naturalisation application raises exceptionally complex issues

Looking previous replies and at my own case, it seems that the email notification gets triggered if your case has not yet been decided after 170 days since application submission.
by matlau_2862
Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:59 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767176
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 1year ILR Nationality: non-EU Method of application: Online Payment method: Online Date of application: 3/10/2021 Date of debit of fees: 3/10/2021 Date of acknowledgement: 12/10/2021 Uploaded supporting documents: 12/10/2021 Date Biometric...
by matlau_2862
Tue Mar 22, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application raises exceptionally complex issues
Replies: 13
Views: 11502
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Naturalisation application raises exceptionally complex issues

I have also just received the dreaded "your application raises exceptionally complex issues" email with similar timeline - applied back in October 2021.

I could only hope that this is a generic delay email due to the large volume of applications from the Ukraine crisis.
by matlau_2862
Sun Mar 06, 2022 4:51 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15088
Views: 4767176
Mood:
United Kingdom

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Application Timeline Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 1year ILR Nationality: non-EU Method of application: Online Payment method: Online Date of application: 3/10/2021 Date of debit of fees: 3/10/2021 Date of acknowledgement: 12/10/2021 Uploaded supporting documents: 12/10/2021 Date Biometrics...