Form 8 - Naturalisation (5+ years) - Required docs question

[qazphi]

Hi,

Just going through the process and filling out Form 8 as a UK citizen with 5+ years reckoned residence.

I'm doing this myself so had a few basic questions as I don't want to make any mistakes.

i. Do I need to send my passport in together with the form 8, or do they just require a certified copy?

ii. On the notes at the start of the form, it states that I need to supply (amongst other things):

6. Three different proofs of residence for each year of residence claimed, showing your
name and address and date of issue, e.g. mortgage/rent agreement, household bills
(gas, electricity, phone or cable/satellite TV), bank statements, revenue letters, social
welfare, letter from employment, etc

I've got a gas bill and an electric bill for each year, together with an employer's reference letter that covers the whole 5+ years. Do I have to have a separate employer's letter for each year (even though I've worked for the same employer for the entire period)?

Thanks

[thegoodaulleo]

Yes, you do have to send your original passport (which will be returned to you in a couple of weeks). I you have worked for the same employer one letter is enough (as far as it is recent).

[javiercarrillo]

A related question: do I have to send the originals of the utility bills/other proofs of residency? I imagine copies are ok but I'm not sure.

Thanks.

[littlerr]

A related question: do I have to send the originals of the utility bills/other proofs of residency? I imagine copies are ok but I'm not sure.

Thanks.

Copies are fine.

[littlerr]

And you will need at least one bank statement per year as one of your proof of residence. It’s not in their rule but many people (me included) were asked to provide them for any year that doesn’t have a bank statement.

[javiercarrillo]

Thanks for the info, littler! I got those as well as (per their requirements) bank statements for at least 3 out of last 6 months.