British Passport

[krssubbu]

Hi

I applied for British Citizenship on March 21st and got my letter of approval from home office on May 2nd. Also got an invite from local council asking me to attend for ceremony in June.

I applied for myself and my daugther 7 years at the same time. I got a letter of success from Home office only for ME however i got an invite letter for myself and my daughter (not a must to attend) but they said I can collect both certificates at the same time

now question:
- what is needed for British Passport?
- do i need the letter of approval also for my daughter? is Naturalization certificate alone enough from Council?
- what other documents are needed?

[CR001]

- what is needed for British Passport?

You need the certificates, passport and form.

- do i need the letter of approval also for my daughter?

No.

is Naturalization certificate alone enough from Council?

Yes.

- what other documents are needed?

The form and guidance notes tell you what is required.

[krssubbu]

Thank you CR001 for quick reply

So its for sure I dont need to wait for the approval letter from HMRC? I called them and they were not really helpful - they cant even tell its needed or not for Passport!

other thing is
a. do I need to submit my current foreign passport? I use this for travel for work so anyway I can retain it until i get my new passport?
b. can I apply online for a new British passport?

[CR001]

So its for sure I dont need to wait for the approval letter from HMRC?

You mean HO not HMRC (tax authorities). No you do NOT need the approval letter. Only the certificates. An approval letter is just that, a LETTER. You are not British until you have attended your ceremony and received your certificate, which will be dated as the date you attend your ceremony.

I called them and they were not really helpful - they cant even tell its needed or not for Passport!

Depends who you called. If the UKVI call centre, then bear in mind it is outsourced to a third party agent.

a. do I need to submit my current foreign passport? I use this for travel for work so anyway I can retain it until i get my new passport?

Yes you have to submit your original passport.

b. can I apply online for a new British passport?

Yes. You still have to submit your original passport though.

[krssubbu]

Thanks, Yes meant Home Office (sorry)

anyway I can retain my current passport or when i get back my passport -just because need it for travel for work purpose or can i expedite this?

[CR001]

anyway I can retain my current passport or when i get back my passport -just because need it for travel for work purpose or can i expedite this?

No, you need to send the original. There is no 'fast track' option for first adult passport. Applications are taking around 2 to 3 weeks at the moment but the closer we get to summer holidays, the longer they might take a it is the busiest time at HMPO.

[krssubbu]

but why do i send my foreign passport to HMPO? will I get it back? because I need to send it back to my country's embassy for surrender.

[CR001]

You get it back!! It is for identity purposes.

[krssubbu]

cool thanks CR001

[krssubbu]

Hi All

I am happy to say that I got my British Citizenship (6 weeks!) - thanks to this forum and members who have helped - really great help:)

I also got naturalization certificate

Next Step for British passport application, I have been asked to send my

a. naturalization certificate
b. my current passports

with reference to my current passports, I came into the UK 15 years ago with my student visa but since then I have 3 renewed passports (Same country) - First one had student visa, 2nd one had ILR visa and third one I am currently using. First two are expired and cancelled but I carry my 2nd and 3rd passport since my ILR is on the 2nd one.

Now which passports do i need to send for British Passport application?
Also do I need to attend interview?
Any more documentation I need to send?

Thanks

[CR001]

Now which passports do i need to send for British Passport application?

All uncancelled passports.

Also do I need to attend interview?

Probably not. They will notify if they want you to attend one.

Any more documentation I need to send?

Please follow the guidance booklet, it is minimal documents.

[CR001]

Topics Merged!!!

Useful to read the previous advice already given when you asked similar/same questions.

[krssubbu]

Thanks CR001

So when you say all "uncancelled" passports, its bit contracting to what HM Passport website says "Send passport which you used to enter the UK first time"? I used my first passport which is cancelled to come on student visa!

so you think its only the 3rd passport that i use now right? this passport does not contain my ILR visa on it. do i have put this on the covering letter?

THanks,

[CR001]

So when you say all "uncancelled" passports, its bit contracting to what HM Passport website says "Send passport which you used to enter the UK first time"? I used my first passport which is cancelled to come on student visa!

Page 6 of the guidance notes!!

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.u ... 9__web.pdf

so you think its only the 3rd passport that i use now right? this passport does not contain my ILR visa on it. do i have put this on the covering letter?

Why would you need proof of ILR for a British passport if you have been naturalised as British???

[krssubbu]

Ok thanks again CR001

I will just send the 3rd passport alone which is uncancelled

[krssubbu]

One last question
Am making application for myself and daughter (Two separate application) - can i send it over one courier to save cost? if yes do i write a covering letter?

[CR001]

You don't courier them. You post it or use the post office check and send or apply online and follow the instructions.

[krssubbu]

Sorry meant post - can post 2 separate applications in one cover?

Also any more additional documents for minor apart from what we discussed earlier?

[CR001]

Yes. You need to ensure that the supporting documents for each one are with each respective application and not just mixed up. It is likely a better idea to send each one in its own envelope you get with the paper form to avoid confusion.

You only need to submit what the guidance asks for and naturalised and registered British citizens. Not sure why you think there is some unstated extra document needed.

[krssubbu]

Hello

I submitted my naturalization certificate for myself and my daughter during British passport application but I don’t think we received those back. Does HM passports keep the naturalization certificates?

Thanks

[secret.simon]

I submitted my naturalization certificate for myself and my daughter during British passport application but I don’t think we received those back. Does HM passports keep the naturalization certificates?

They return the naturalisation/registration certificates.

They is the basis of your/your child's British citizenship and may be required in case you (or your descendants) need to prove your British citizenship in future. So keep it safe.