Online Citizenship Application - Document Query

[Abhi05]

Hi All,
I am trying to apply for Citizenship online for my wife and me and have some questions. Anyone who has filled the online form, I will appreciate some help!

Q1.a. They have not mentioned anything about submitting the residency calculator with the online form. Do we not submit it with online application?

Q1.b. Same with passport. They have mentioned only biometric page. Do we not submit the entire passport?

Q2. For my wife, Type A -- Child Benefit Statement with Letters from School should suffice?

Q3. Alternatively, if I am submitting Bank Account Ststement, do we need to submit statement for 3 months with 3 POS (or ATM?) transactions only for each year?

Q4. Type B: I assume Broadband is considered a Utility? (https://www.gov.ie/en/service/dff85-con ... -internet/) -- How many broadband bills should I submit for each year? Entire 12 months?

Q5. I have a Rental Agreement only in my name for one year but a reference letter from the landlord mentioning my wife's name also. Can I use that as Type B (I can create a pdf with landlord's letter on top and the agreement to follow that)

If someone could please clarify on these, it will be a great help!
Thanks,
Abhi

[Vadrar]

Hi All,
I am trying to apply for Citizenship online for my wife and me and have some questions. Anyone who has filled the online form, I will appreciate some help!

Q1.a. They have not mentioned anything about submitting the residency calculator with the online form. Do we not submit it with online application?

Q1.b. Same with passport. They have mentioned only biometric page. Do we not submit the entire passport?

Q2. For my wife, Type A -- Child Benefit Statement with Letters from School should suffice?

Q3. Alternatively, if I am submitting Bank Account Ststement, do we need to submit statement for 3 months with 3 POS (or ATM?) transactions only for each year?

Q4. Type B: I assume Broadband is considered a Utility? (https://www.gov.ie/en/service/dff85-con ... -internet/) -- How many broadband bills should I submit for each year? Entire 12 months?

Q5. I have a Rental Agreement only in my name for one year but a reference letter from the landlord mentioning my wife's name also. Can I use that as Type B (I can create a pdf with landlord's letter on top and the agreement to follow that)

If someone could please clarify on these, it will be a great help!
Thanks,
Abhi

1a no
1b certified colour copy of bio page plus passport certification page
2 child support plus school letter confirming child’s attendance should be sufficient
3 3 consecutive months per year and each statement should have at least 3 POS per month. ATM not relevant.
4 broadband is not a utility bill unless fixed phone line is part of package. Gas, electric, fixed phone line, bins work.
5 lease agreement and reference needs to be merged into one document

[Abhi05]

Thank you so much Vardar. You are a star!

Just one last query and I will be sorted. How many months of utility bills should I submit for each year. Do I need the entire 12 months bills for every year if I choose to submit my electricity bill?

Thanks a lot!

[Vadrar]

Thank you so much Vardar. You are a star!

Just one last query and I will be sorted. How many months of utility bills should I submit for each year. Do I need the entire 12 months bills for every year if I choose to submit my electricity bill?

Thanks a lot!

They seem to be satisfied with as few as a single month for electricity. I’d include 3 consecutive months as a safeguard.

[Abhi05]

Thanks a lot!
I appreciate your help!

[Vadrar]

Thanks a lot!
I appreciate your help!

You’re very welcome, good luck.

[Abhi05]

Hi there,

Sorry but I have another question: I checked the residency calculator and it shows : Year prior to application not continuous

IRP expiry: 22/07/2023
Requested for appointment: 24/05/2023
Received the reply with appointment email: 27/07/2023
Appointment Date: 16/08/2023

The gap here is from 22/07 - 16/08
As you can see I had requested for the appointment well in time but the immigration office was overbooked and hence the delay.
Can I still go ahead with the application and confirm this? - By ticking this box I confirm that I have entered my residency permission stamps in to the online residency checker and that I satisfy the residency conditions.

If someone could please help!

Thanks,
Abhi

[Vadrar]

Hi there,

Sorry but I have another question: I checked the residency calculator and it shows : Year prior to application not continuous

IRP expiry: 22/07/2023
Requested for appointment: 24/05/2023
Received the reply with appointment email: 27/07/2023
Appointment Date: 16/08/2023

The gap here is from 22/07 - 16/08
As you can see I had requested for the appointment well in time but the immigration office was overbooked and hence the delay.
Can I still go ahead with the application and confirm this? - By ticking this box I confirm that I have entered my residency permission stamps in to the online residency checker and that I satisfy the residency conditions.

If someone could please help!

Thanks,
Abhi

I’d tick yes and ensure you have copies proving when you applied etc in case they ask. They aren’t likely to ask, but don’t lose those records.

[Abhi05]

Thank you so much again Vadrar!

You are a life saver! I am all set with my documentation and I thought I will just confirm before I finally apply.
I have made hard copies of the emails and will keep them in my file if they ask!

Regards,
Abhi

[lxk]

Q3. Alternatively, if I am submitting Bank Account Ststement, do we need to submit statement for 3 months with 3 POS (or ATM?) transactions only for each year?

Vadrar's answer to #3 - 3 consecutive months per year and each statement should have at least 3 POS per month. ATM not relevant.

Could I check something please?
I note that ATM transactions aren't relevant but POS are.
What about Contactless?
My bank differentiates between Contactless (VDC) and POS (VDP).
Does this mean that one must make sure that a PIN number is used for transactions at least three times a month for three consecutive months each year?

[Vadrar]

Q3. Alternatively, if I am submitting Bank Account Ststement, do we need to submit statement for 3 months with 3 POS (or ATM?) transactions only for each year?

Vadrar's answer to #3 - 3 consecutive months per year and each statement should have at least 3 POS per month. ATM not relevant.

Could I check something please?
I note that ATM transactions aren't relevant but POS are.
What about Contactless?
My bank differentiates between Contactless (VDC) and POS (VDP).
Does this mean that one must make sure that a PIN number is used for transactions at least three times a month for three consecutive months each year?

VDC and VDP both totally fine. Some banks note the differentiation and some don’t (eg my Irish bricks and mortar does, my neobank doesn’t). As long as it wasn’t an online transaction or direct debit/standing order and you made it while physically in a shop in Ireland, you’ll be fine.

And if anyone is reading and wants to know which banks are acceptable - as long as they are regulated by Irish or an EU banking regulator, they are fine.

[lxk]

Q3. Alternatively, if I am submitting Bank Account Ststement, do we need to submit statement for 3 months with 3 POS (or ATM?) transactions only for each year?

Vadrar's answer to #3 - 3 consecutive months per year and each statement should have at least 3 POS per month. ATM not relevant.

Could I check something please?
I note that ATM transactions aren't relevant but POS are.
What about Contactless?
My bank differentiates between Contactless (VDC) and POS (VDP).
Does this mean that one must make sure that a PIN number is used for transactions at least three times a month for three consecutive months each year?

VDC and VDP both totally fine. Some banks note the differentiation and some don’t (eg my Irish bricks and mortar does, my neobank doesn’t). As long as it wasn’t an online transaction or direct debit/standing order and you made it while physically in a shop in Ireland, you’ll be fine.

And if anyone is reading and wants to know which banks are acceptable - as long as they are regulated by Irish or an EU banking regulator, they are fine.

Thanks Vadrar, you're a star.