My counter signatory signed and dated 4 days before I was naturalised because I wanted to apply straight after the ceremony. There was a slight delay in my passport application and it resulted in one of the managers calling me. I asked if the reason was that the person who countersigned did so befor...

Yup! I am South African and I can vote. I registered when I first came here in 2008. by akhurshid » Fri Dec 26, 2014 2:30 pm milan69 wrote: You have to become British citizen first before registering to vote. Nationals from common wealth countries can vote without British citizenship. Are you saying...

They called her mobile first but she was on her way to work so she asked that they call her on work number (no signal where she works so easier to call on work number). They needed to verify her passport number as she entered it incorrectly on the form. They verified it over the phone. Thanks excite...

I was told that my application is stuck because they have sent mail to the office address of the counter signatory. In unfortunately the office is saying they havenot received any post. Even though pass port office has send 2 reminder letter. Can you please advise what shall be done in this case? B...

That's great. Thank you. I'll call them.

From looking at the timeline, most documents are returned a week after application of new passport. I've not had mine back yet and it's been over a week. Wondering if it's because I chose secure delivery. Anyone else chose secure delivery? And if so how quickly did you get your documents back?

Cheers mate :-) Kindly brief me of how to send certificate for passport pls. You have to send all original documents. Sent a paper application form, 3 passports, fee leaflet, photos and certificate. Had everything ready with me this morning when I went for ceremony. Next stop was post office. I did...

JAYSON65 wrote:Called HO and a CW informed me a decision had been made and my letter sent on wed this week, can this be trusted?.

I would probably believe them. It could take a few days for you to get the letter though. Very exciting!

Application Type: New (Naturalised Citizen) - First Adult Passport Method of application: Check & Send Date of application: 20/11/2014 SMS confirming receipt by IPS: TBC Date of return of documents: TBC Date of receipt of interview letter: TBC Date of Passport Appointment: TBC Date of Passport p...

Congratulations to all the approvals. My fingers are crossed for everyone else!

The envelope comments made me giggle. I used to loo out for that brown envelope everyday. It arrived on Saturday as I was going to the gym (well I waited for the postman). When I saw him walking down the drive I shouted 'he has a brown envelope ' I'm sure he heard and thought I was crazy. Then I did...

Fingers crossed!

cmpic wrote:On fire today! The count's now at 17. Fingers crossed for the rest of us!

Congrats! I love seeing all these approvals. It's definitely moving quickly now.

Thank you! And congratulations to the other successful applicants

My turn today. I am sooooo very happy. Thank you to everyone on here for keeping me sane. Received letter from council also and ceremony booked :) UPDATE Eligibility criteria: 6 years, 4 years ILR (divorced from BC) Language criteria met: Life in The UK Test + NARIC BA degree -South African uni Meth...

My turn today. I am sooooo very happy. Thank you to everyone on here for keeping me sane. Received letter from council also and ceremony booked :) UPDATE Eligibility criteria: 6 years, 4 years ILR (divorced from BC) Language criteria met: Life in The UK Test + NARIC BA degree -South African uni Meth...

Yay!!!! Congratulations!!!

This is looking promising. I don't want to get too excited, but I applied on the same day as you Angelita. Congratulations.

Ja I knew what you mean. Good luck! Ek hou duim vas.

Congrats everyone. Nice to see it moving along nicely.

I sent mine in on the 15th September. so waiting now. I suppose we need to keep the certificate for when we need to renew or SA passports in case they need proof. Whoohoo! Saffas unite lol. When did u send your application in? i am a little confused with exactly what we do with the certificate. Do w...

Me too!!! Fellow Saffa

I didn't have to show mine and they didn't take a copy, but I took it with me just in case.

Wow! More approvals. Congrats.

Thanks for the analysis! I check the forum all the time and get so happy when there is another approval. Fingers crossed that they come through soon. Hi all I did a small analysis. It's not 100% but good for entertainment:) May 76 applicants (8% approved during the 1st mnth; 32% appr during 2nd and ...