Joint citizenship and passport checking - docs

[TorontoUK]

Hi there,

I went through my citizenship and passport process last year. When I did that, I applied using the NCS which was helpful. I showed originals but was given my passport back and could travel. I got my citizenship and then shortly after applied for my passport.

My husband is applying now and I see that there is a joint citizenship and passport checking service which appears to streamline everything. However, I have a question. Do you have to submit your passport if using this? When I applied for my passport I had to give in my then current passport. But as this is a joint citizenship and passport application, will the applicant have to give it in, or will they be able to travel?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Sana

[CR001]

No, NCS will still only take copies and give the originals back to the applicant.

[tehminamazher]

Applicant will receive all the documents back including Passport and BRP card and all the originals.

Only original they will send it with your application is the LIUK certificate.

[TorontoUK]

Great! Thank you both. So that means one can travel during the process?

[CR001]

Great! Thank you both. So that means one can travel during the process?

Yes but remember that you have a timeline limit to enroll biometrics once you receive the letter to do so.

[TorontoUK]

Great - thanks for your answer. That shouldn't be a problem. We're really only travelling for the weekend a few times but there's one trip that spans about 9 days (summer).

Do you know what the time limit is?

[CR001]

It can take a couple of months or it can take many months.

There are a couple of member still waiting since 2014.

[TorontoUK]

Sorry I didn't mean that. I may be a bit confused and my question wasn't put properly. You said there's a time limit - which I implied to mean a time limit on when you can provide biometrics. I meant what is the time limit on that. Apologies for the confusion and thank you for your earlier responses.

[CR001]

Once you receive the letter for biometrics, it gives you 15 days to enroll them at the Post Office.

[TorontoUK]

Ok cool. Thanks for that!?