Hi Gurus, I would like to request you all for info regarding timeline for British Passport Renewal from India. My son's passport is due for renewal in few months and your info would be very helpful to make a decision whether it is worth renewing from India or in the UK (if required). Thanks and Rega...

@bruteforce, thanks a lot for your reply. May I know approximate time taken if done in India?

I will plan trip accordingly if required.

Thanks and Regards

Dear Gurus,

My child British passport renewal is due in 8 months. He is in India studying there. He is 8 years old. May I know if it is better to bring him to UK for renewal or is it an easy process in India.

Please give me suggestions regarding this.

Thanks a lot..

Hi All,

I would like to know how can we apply for renewal of my son's British Passport. It is due to renewal next year mid.

Myself and my wife are in the UK currently and my son is with his Grand Parents in India.

Please let me know best possible way to get this done..

Regards

Kishore

Hi all,
I am also in same situation, applied in the UK but travelling to India on Visa. May I know if anyone has idea if we can collect the OCI in India.

Thanks
Kishore

UPDATE 3 (Final) Wife's Application Timeline Eligibility Criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (3 years) + ILR since May 2011. Language Criteria met: Life in the UK + Trinity College B1 Level Nationality: Indian Method of Application: NCS Tunbridge Wells, Kent (JCAP) Date of Application: 16/03/2016 P...

UPDATE 2 Wife's Application Timeline Eligibility Criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (3 years) + ILR since May 2011. Language Criteria met: Life in the UK + Trinity College B1 Level Nationality: Indian Method of Application: NCS Tunbridge Wells, Kent (JCAP) Date of Application: 16/03/2016 Payment M...

UPDATE 1 Wife's Application Timeline Eligibility Criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (3 years) + ILR since May 2011. Language Criteria met: Life in the UK + Trinity College B1 Level Nationality: Indian Method of Application: NCS Tunbridge Wells, Kent (JCAP) Date of Application: 16/03/2016 Payment Me...

Thanks Ohara, you are right. The fees has been deducted yesterday, and surprisingly passoport fees is deducted today (as I have applied by JCAP).

Thanks all for your guidance. Waiting for Biometrics letter as of now.

I applied on 16th March at NCS, NCS confirmed it is sent to HO on 17th. So far no acknowledgement or no fees deducted. Surprised to see on timelines that few people fee is taken who applied after me. Cannot understand how it works
However prepeared to wait as there is no other option.

Hi,

Both referess need not be British Citizens. One of them can be of any Nationality. As mentioned by you, the Accountant whom you know should be fine.

Regards
Kishore

Wife Application Timeline Eligibility Criteria: Spouse of British Citizen (3 years) + ILR since May 2011. Language Criteria met: Life in the UK + Trinity College B1 Level Nationality: Indian Method of Application: NCS Tunbridge Wells, Kent (JCAP) Date of Application: 16/03/2016 Payment Method: Debit...

@Casa:

Could you please also comment on this case, please.

Thanks and Regards

Kishore

Hi CR001,

Thanks a lot for your reply. Its a relief for me.

My wife meets all the criteria under 3 Year rule, no absenses, no discretion.

So I am hoping my wife's application would be ok.

Thanks for your support.

Kishore

Hi CR001 and noajthan, Thanks for quick reply. I got the NCS appointment with great difficulty (luckily... thanks to online booking sysyem of Kent) and my appointment is at 9 AM in Kent. I am travelling a long distance as they offer Joint Naturalisation and Passport service. As you all know the fees...

Hi all, I am applying for my wife's naturalisation on the 16th March 2016 through NCS. We are bit worried about the eligibility of Naturalisation under 3 Year rule. My wife was in the UK from 16th March 2013 till today. However since we are submitting on 16th March 2016, we are filling and signing t...

Hi Gurus, Thanks a lot for your wonderful guidance to the members in this forum. Initially I thought of applying for Naturalisation by post due to busy NCSs, but luckily I found one of NCS slots :-) before 18th March. Coming to the question, under 3 year rule for Spouse Naturalisation, do we need to...

Hi mkm12,

Do we need to send any other letters related to ILR or is Passport enough (as it has ILR Stamped Paper in it anyway).

Please advice.

Regards
Kishore

Hi CR001,

Thanks a lot for your quick reply. Your guidance is highly appreciable.

Regards
Kishore

Hi CR001, Sorry for missing information, she was in UK on 16th March2013 afternoon. Thereafter under 3 Year rule she is eligilble on 16th March 2016. But I am not sure if 16th is valid or 17th. Please give your opinion. Regarding Documents, I agree that Documents are my wife's but however we would l...

@Arsal385

Thanks for the info, I am also in similar situation.

My wife was in UK on 16th March afternoon. And she has ILR since May 2011.

I am applying under 3 Year rule. When can I send the Application (I am sending it by post).

Thanks
Kishore

Hi all, Thanks all for your guidance so far. I have a general question regarding Naturalisation Application by Post. Since I am sending Original Passport an other Important Documents (I am sending Self Addressed Special Delivery envelope too), I would like to know approximately when can I expect all...

Yes. It is acceptable form for Payment. Either Credit or Debit Card or Cheque.

Thanks Casa and CR001 :) I tried to ring several NCS nearby but with no luck as they are all fully booked. Considering 16th March as elgibility date of my wife's application, I would like to post the application with following on 16th March. 1. Passports (both mine as well as my wife's). Her passpor...

Hi Casa, I totally agree with you. But if I am unable to find any NCS appointment, I have no other choice. The fee change was totally an unexpected one :( However if my wife was in the UK on 16th March 2013 afternoon, can I consider that she is eligible for Naturalisation from 16th March 2016 or 17t...