I was born in Belgium and moved to England on 06/10/2007 I have been here ever since barring some short holidays. I have been working since 03/03/2008 barring a short break in between jobs. I did not study here at all.
I wish to apply for British Citizenship and I understand most of what is required for this however one part puzzles me.
I know the AN form asks for a Permanent Residence Card number, which I do not have and have not needed until now.
I thought submitting the EEA QP would get me this card but now I'm not so sure.
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If not, do I somehow fill in the EEA PR form ? I see that already in section 1 I need to decide whether
I am an EEA national and I'm applying for a document certifying permanent residence or
I am a non EEA national and i'm applying for a residence card.
Clearly i'm both and neither since I am an EEA national applying for a permanent residence card?
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Would the permanent residence certificate contain the number I need? is this certificate different from the residence certificate obtained using the QP form?
Do I need a sponsor?
Do they really need to know the details of every single trip I have taken out of the country since I came to this country? No matter how short?
Do you send them all sections of the form or only the sections that are applicable?
Do they really need evidence that you were looking for work when you weren't working? Even if I did not claim any jobseeker allowance?
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Do I need to provide evidence of self sufficiency? i. e . bank statements?
Are there any government officials you can contact with questions about the form?
Can the EEA PR be submitted in person at the premium service centre in Croydon?
I read that this premium service is free for EU citizens, is this correct?
Do you get the card on the same day?
Can I apply for citizenship as soon as I get the card assuming I have completed the AN form and have the necessary documents?
Thank you in advance for your time.