Am not sure I will get such a letter. It's on the Indian counsel website. Have asked to speak to the case officer at HMPO to see what options I may have. Not sure how long that would take though.

Have applied for a surrender certificate of the passport. Might be able to show that to HMPO.

Hi Everyone, Landed myself in a bit of a quandary. I am/was an Indian Citizen and obtained my naturalization in January 2024. I immediately applied for a passport (and cut up my BRP cards as required) However I was informed yesterday that I can't get a passport because my existing passport (which In...

I was also in similar situation (Surname was blank). I have now received by UK passport and currently going through my passport surrender application. I have followed as below and would suggest same to you. 1. Apply to naturalisation based on your current name in Indian passport. 2. Once this is ap...

Thanks very much. Did exactly as you said. It took a few calls. They called back and said they found the documents and it's moved to the next stage. Such a relief. Was planning on how I could prove I was legally allowed to be in the UK since I didn't have my naturalization certificate, didn't have m...

That's great to hear. Could you let me know who you called and what numbers you used? I had sent in my passport and naturalization certificate to Hemel Hempstead and have the confirmation of delivery(via DHL) but it's been 5 working days and 7 calendar days and they can't seem to find my documents t...

Eligibilitiy: Tier-2 5 years + ILR July 2023 Nationality: South Asian Language: US Degree + Life in the UK Method of application: Online Payment method: Online Date of application: 11/09/2023 Date of biometrics: 14/09/2023 paid (Croydon) The date on the Approval letter/Email: 03/01/2024 (email conf...

Eligibilitiy: Tier-2 5 years + ILR July 2023 Nationality: South Asian Language: US Degree + Life in the UK Method of application: Online Payment method: Online Date of application: 11/09/2023 Date of biometrics: 14/09/2023 paid (Croydon) The date on the Approval letter/Email: 03/01/2024 Date of rece...