Hi, Its been over 6 years since I arrived in the UK and have had an Indian passport renewal since then. Now I am applying for british passport after getting certificate of naturalisation. My question is whether I need to send both the current and the cancelled passport? Section 3 clearly says they ...

HI, I have made the citizenship application (MN1) for my son and myself last November, and received the receipt of acknowledgement a few days later. Today I got a letter from my local council asking me to arrange for the citizenship ceremony. They say the home office told them our applications had ...

thanks for quick reply... but like in my case... i was in uk in 2006 and completed more then 5 years... but was out of uk on date i m apply i.e. applying on 12/01/2013 but was out of uk on 12/01/2007... please advice. As I understand you were out on the 12/01/2008? When I was applying, one of the f...

When does the residential qualifying period start? The residential qualifying period is calculated from the day when we receive your application. Most unsuccessful applications fail because the applicant was not present in the UK at the beginning of the residential qualifying period. You must make ...

Does anyone know whether there any way at all to not send my current passport (through a solicitor certification or something like that) when i am applying for the british passport for the first time? You will need to send your current passport for British passport application. However, I fail to u...

djsmallz wrote: i take it i have to be in the UK for 90 days before i can even think about apply for the citizenship isnt it?

Normally, you shouldn't be 'out' of the UK for more than 90 days in the past year to be eligible for Naturalisation.

Thanks for your reply. That's very helpful. I have several other queries: 1. Following my application for citizenship, what might time frame might be expected until it is accepted (or otherwise)? 2. Can I apply for a British passport immediately following acceptance of my application for citizenshi...

HariMathy wrote:Is the address proof required for OCI application?

in some Topics they mentioned this is required..

please let me know..

Don't think you require any address proof if you are applying in person. However, it's best to carry one.

fais11 wrote:there is nothing mentioned abt joint application on the new version of AN form?

Please refer to Jambo's reply here.

Happy new year everyone, I applied for naturalisation along with my wife through NCS on 11/12/12. Our application was received on 14/12/12 ( chcked using tracking ref number). But till date, I have not received any acknowledgement. The fees has not been deducted from my account too. I understand, t...

Hello, I need to change address. I am moving to a different property end of this month. My AN application is still under consideration - sent 07/11/12. It could be that I hear back the response by end of this month? But if not I need to supply them the new address. Please can anyone advise - what i...

HI, I am going to submit my AN in a few days through NCS. Just to be sure I am only submitting the following: 1) Completed AN form ( Latest Version December 2012 ) 2) Original Passport 3) Life in the UK Pass Certificate (Original) Request you to advice if i am missing anything? Thanks That's the mi...

Hello All, I have a query regarding the citizenship. I am an Indian citizen.My husband recently got his naturalization done and i have ILR. We are expecting and will become parent sometime in April. My question is; if i deliver the baby in India then will he/she will automatically get the British c...

I am beginning to worry about not receiving my passport after my interview on 21st Dec. My interview went very well. I know there were christmas holidays in between but i have seen few people on this forum giving interviews on 22 & 24 dec and they already had their passports. And to make matter...

BigSam wrote:

vinitmanu wrote: Hi Bigsam,

The letter asked her to contact the council to arrange the ceremony ! however, it came from the HO !

Hi vinitmanu,

Thanks for the info. Enjoy the end of your journey. Hope I get mine soon too

Thanks & good luck. I'm sure your's will come soon.

This may sound a silly question but still asking. When you surrender Indian passport at VFS; along with SC-Surrender Certificate, do you also receive the cancelled passport back (with cancelled stamp)? This can be useful to prove (in future if needed) that you held Indian passport in the past. Yes,...

Just to update, My wife received her Invitation letter today asking her to contact the council ! I think in her case she has broken the popular myth that anyone applying through NCS only receives one letter (i.e approval + Invitation letter combined) Hi vinitmanu, Did the invitation letter come fro...

Hi All, My 3 year old son had to travel to India immediately after receiving Naturalization. So he travelled on Indian passport (he didn't have UK passport). I am not clear if his travel back to UK will be a problem. Can someone please help ? Regards, Tango Have a look at this thread . Also, you ca...

Hi, I applied for naturalisation through NCS in November and today i got confirmation date from my council for ceremony date., but i haven't yet received a approval later from HO to my home address? or postal delay?., Does the council automatically give the dates? or do they get the letter on my be...

Hi, Can someone guide what's the exact process of OCI application submission along with full list of documentation required, please? I would like to know if like a tourist visa, do we need to first take appointment for document submission or can we just directly walk-in to the HCI office with all d...

I have a question related to Self-attestation of photocopies to be submitted for surrendering Indian passport. I have done different signature in my British passport than what I have in my Indian passport. Question I have is, what signatures you should I use on surrender certificate and while self-...

Hi I am planning for nationality application (5 year + 1 year ILR) Once (i m not sure about correct date) Jan-Apr 2008, i received 2 consective £30 fines for driving in bus lane (both in one week) I dont remember the dates and do not have any record, but i paid as soon as i received the letter. Ple...

Hi There. I have got British naturalisation certificate, Can i change my address before i apply for my 1st british passport. or should i get the passport and then change the address. Does it effect the process if i change the address now. really appreciate your help. This post should give you a bit...

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Hi I am planning for nationality application (5 year + 1 year ILR) Once (i m not sure about correct date) Jan-Apr 2008, i received 2 consective £30 fines for driving in bus lane (both in one week) I dont remember the dates and do not have any record, but i paid as soon as i received the letter. Ple...