Thank you, however if it's an option to apply from overseas, I would like to take that route. The guidance on the UK Gov isn't clear - will I need to send my current passport and other documents via courier from abroad, or will a colour photocopy of all my current passport pages be enough?

Hi, I'm in my home country for a few months and would like to apply for my first passport from here before returning to the UK. Could someone please tell me if it's the same online route for applying from abroad as being in the UK? Also I'm currently in-between official addresses, therefore it'd be ...

Eligibility criteria: 5yrs settled + 1yr Method of application: online Date of receipt by UKVI: 21/05/2022 Date of debit of fees: 23/05/2022 Uploaded supporting documents: 24/05/2022 Invitation to biometrics: 31/05/2022 Date of biometrics: 10/06/2022 Croydon (paid) Acknowledgement from UKVI: 10/06/2...

Thank you, that's reassuring. Just found it confusing when changing from 'email' to 'letter', so I thought it's worth asking as it was quite important!

Hello, I understood that all communications are done via email, however on the timeline thread I see 'Date of receipt of ceremony letter' and some people saying they received a ceremony invite letter after their application being approved. Could you please confirm if anything is expected to come thr...

Hi tiknird1, I still haven't received an email but I logged in on the UKVCAS website and the status message changed from wait to receive an answer, to confirming I cannot use the IDV app and I need to book an appointment. I am also seeing available slots, so not sure if I should go for it already or...

No unfortunately not. Today is the 7th working day and in the UKVCAS "important information" email it actually said it would take within 7-10 working days. I'm hoping it will be today or tomorrow so we don't have to wait until after the bank holidays! I will post an update when I've heard ...

I am in the exact same situation, you would think that if you stated you've never had biometrics taken before, that should be enough to be able to book an appointment straight away rather than wait for an invite. I'll also update as soon as I hear back. Good luck.

I submitted on Saturday 21st but the payment went out on Monday 23rd, so today would be the 5th working day, same as yours. Fingers crossed we hear back today, I hope you're right!

Hi, I have another question on the biometrics appointment - I've applied a few days ago, paid and submitted documents via UKVCAS and I'm still waiting for an email to confirm I need an appointment. I noticed some people here mentioning in their timeline that biometrics happened 2 or even one day aft...

Hi, I've submitted my application and there's a few things I'm confused about: 1) Do I need to print, sign and scan a consent form if the application is only for myself? The title of the doc says Family consent but it also says it should be included with the other documents so I'm not sure I need on...

Thanks very much for your response. On the UKVI website after submitting, I read the following in the section for booking a biometric appointment: "Your BRP will be sent to you by courier. You’ll usually receive it within 7 to 10 days of getting your ‘decision letter’ from the Home Office. More...

Hello, I just want to double check if it's ok to travel outside the UK from the date the application is submitted on the UKVI website and payment received (but NO biometric appointment set/attended yet)? I want to travel for a short while before attending the biometric app but I wouldn't want these ...

Hi, I am an EU citizen applying after 12 months of settled status. 1) For proof of residence, I have P60s for 4/5 years. For the year where I don't have a P60, is it ok to attach a letter from the student loan company with an annual summary and also monthly bank statements for the entire year which ...

Hello, I’m an EU citizen applying 12 months after settled status. My application is straight forward so a lawyer said it’ll take about 3 months to process. However, I need to move out of my apartment halfway through the 3 months and I won’t be renting for a few months as I’m going back to visit my h...