British Citizenship - Supporting Documents List ?

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:34 am

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:33 am

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:34 am

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Many thanks @alterchase58

I have read the documentation, but I just wanted to confirm the list of docs and the method of submitting these docs with others who have some experience/knowledge of these.

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:16 pm

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:33 am

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:34 am

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Many thanks @alterchase58

I have read the documentation, but I just wanted to confirm the list of docs and the method of submitting these docs with others who have some experience/knowledge of these.

I have recently submitted my application. I can assure you that there is no "standard" list of supporting documents, e.g. EEA citizens need to supply documents that others do not, if you are married to a BC it is different to someone who attained ILR through the 10-year long residence route.

However, the online application form is interactive and will inform you what documents you will need to provide.

Use the online application, fill out your details. You can save and return at any time. You can also download your partially completed for at any time, part of which will be your document list.

Once you submit your application you will be directed to UKVCAS website where you can upload scans of all your documents or, if you can't do this, take them all to your appointment and UKVCAS will scan for you.

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:04 pm

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:16 pm

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:33 am

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:34 am

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

3. Proof of living in UK - Current Passport
I assume passport will cover this requirement because it should have all the in/out of country stamps etc.? So all these pages will need to be uploaded, including front/back etc. ?? Anything else that is required here that I could be missing?

You assume correctly provided you are not an EEA citizen. Scan all pages of the passport, even blank pages, just in case.


ALSO, the upload docs section on UKVCAS portal seems to offer the ability to upload lots of other document categories too, albeit Optional by the looks of it! ONLY 1 item (passport) appears as mandatory on there though!

Can someone please confirm that these are not required as such? If not listed as mandatory in the checklist that was provided as part of the application!

The UKVCAS document upload categories are confusing, I agree, but they cover the full range of UKVI applications such as work visas etc. I put my passport in as you say the mandatory category, all others I put into the optional category and ignored the rest. I paid for document checking by UKVCAS and they confirmed that all was OK.


Many thanks!

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 29, 2018 2:08 pm

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:04 pm

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:16 pm

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:33 am

3. Proof of living in UK - Current Passport
I assume passport will cover this requirement because it should have all the in/out of country stamps etc.? So all these pages will need to be uploaded, including front/back etc. ?? Anything else that is required here that I could be missing?

You assume correctly provided you are not an EEA citizen. Scan all pages of the passport, even blank pages, just in case.


ALSO, the upload docs section on UKVCAS portal seems to offer the ability to upload lots of other document categories too, albeit Optional by the looks of it! ONLY 1 item (passport) appears as mandatory on there though!

Can someone please confirm that these are not required as such? If not listed as mandatory in the checklist that was provided as part of the application!

The UKVCAS document upload categories are confusing, I agree, but they cover the full range of UKVI applications such as work visas etc. I put my passport in as you say the mandatory category, all others I put into the optional category and ignored the rest. I paid for document checking by UKVCAS and they confirmed that all was OK.


Many thanks!

Many Thanks!

I’ve booked an appointment at one of the enhanced UKVCAS centres so had to pay £60.00 for the appointment anyway. It said that the DOCUMENT UPLOAD AND CHECKING service is included in that price. I’m still going to upload all the docs myself, and hope they can check these on the day and confirm things accordingly!

Thanks again for your responses and information that you shared!

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:55 am

Hi moderators/experts,

@vinny , @CR001 and others ?!

Please can you also confirm and advise re:above? and if there should be anything else that I need to pay attention to before the appointment at UKVCAS?

I have the appointment on Friday this week.

Thanks in advance!

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 12:11 pm

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:55 am

Hi moderators/experts,

@vinny , @CR001 and others ?!

Please can you also confirm and advise re:above? and if there should be anything else that I need to pay attention to before the appointment at UKVCAS?

I have the appointment on Friday this week.

Thanks in advance!

Yes, UKVCAS ask for proof of address during the appointment even though they don't say anything during the appointment booking process, so take along a utility bill or something. I used my driving licence.

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:24 pm

Again, I ask are you an EEA citizen applying, or not? Proof of residence requirements are not the same.

CR001 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:30 pm

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:24 pm

Again, I ask are you an EEA citizen applying, or not? Proof of residence requirements are not the same.

User 'simplyhuman' is NOT an EEA/EU citizen. The user got ILR via the Tier 2 visa 5 year residence route.

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:32 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:30 pm

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:24 pm

Again, I ask are you an EEA citizen applying, or not? Proof of residence requirements are not the same.

User 'simplyhuman' is NOT an EEA/EU citizen. The user got ILR via the Tier 2 visa 5 year residence route.

Thanks @CR001 - yes, I’m not an EEA/EU citizen, and on ILR after the Tier 2 route! Been on ILR for 4+ years.

During the online application it said, I need to provide the ‘proof of living in the UK’ , and that can be the passport showing stamps in/out. Obviously I’m living here and working and paying my dues etc. But wanted to confirm that if in case I need to provide something extra? in addition to the passport showing all the stamps etc.

Please advise? Appointment this Friday!

Thanks in anticipation!

CR001 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:28 pm

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 6:32 pm

CR001 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:30 pm

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:24 pm

Again, I ask are you an EEA citizen applying, or not? Proof of residence requirements are not the same.

User 'simplyhuman' is NOT an EEA/EU citizen. The user got ILR via the Tier 2 visa 5 year residence route.

Thanks @CR001 - yes, I’m not an EEA/EU citizen, and on ILR after the Tier 2 route! Been on ILR for 4+ years.

During the online application it said, I need to provide the ‘proof of living in the UK’ , and that can be the passport showing stamps in/out. Obviously I’m living here and working and paying my dues etc. But wanted to confirm that if in case I need to provide something extra? in addition to the passport showing all the stamps etc.

Please advise? Appointment this Friday!

Thanks in anticipation!

Only your passport, no other extra documents to prove living in the UK.

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 02, 2019 7:47 pm

Many thanks @CR001

I’ve just thought about one another one, if you/someone can clarify please?

The hard copy referee declaration says ‘glu the photo to the form after writing the Name and DoB on the back’, I have done that and scanned for uploading etc.

Am I right in assuming that the hard copies are not going to be posted or taken by UKVCAS? seems that the name and DoB on the back could be due to the existing form now used for the new method of online application/uploading, but in actual the back of the photo is not going to get across to HO?

Thanks in anticipation!

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:07 pm

Thanks all!

I’ve been to the UKVCAS appointment earlier today.

I MUST admit I have for certain wasted £60 on a lot of better things before today! Not that it’s the fault of people working there as they’re just the library staff given whatever amount of knowledge and training. But it must be the HO and the their commercial partner who’ve not put in much effort, but rather they’ve just created another income source/business.

I’m glad that I’d already uploaded everything correctly. It was evident in the first minute of the appointment that the staff didn’t know much about what they were doing. Pretty basic knowledge + reaffirming to each other if it is a single click or a double click to do something on the system. Anyhow, without getting into the whole story, I had to ask them to ensure they check everything on the system + make sure it’s uploaded and verified etc. The photo machine/booth wasn’t working so more of a manual camera job had to be done. Biometrics taken and uploaded onto the system.

All in all, 1/10 score for their preparedness as providers of this service, but again, I don’t think it’s staff’s fault entirely if they’ve been given a new role but without enough knowledge and training.

I just hope that they’ve submitted everything properly and correctly as I didn’t get any receipt/confirmation from them for this either.

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 9:04 pm

johnhkg wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:16 pm

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 10:33 am

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:34 am

https://www.gov.uk/government/publicati ... en-form-an

Many thanks @alterchase58

I have read the documentation, but I just wanted to confirm the list of docs and the method of submitting these docs with others who have some experience/knowledge of these.

I have recently submitted my application. I can assure you that there is no "standard" list of supporting documents, e.g. EEA citizens need to supply documents that others do not, if you are married to a BC it is different to someone who attained ILR through the 10-year long residence route.

However, the online application form is interactive and will inform you what documents you will need to provide.

Use the online application, fill out your details. You can save and return at any time. You can also download your partially completed for at any time, part of which will be your document list.

Once you submit your application you will be directed to UKVCAS website where you can upload scans of all your documents or, if you can't do this, take them all to your appointment and UKVCAS will scan for you.

Many thanks for your response and the advice!

Completed the application now and booked an appointment too.

I’ve got the docs list that I need to provide, and looks straightforward but some clarification on one/two items as below will be useful!

Docs list

1. Passport - All good!

2. Life in the UK Cert. - All good!

3. Proof of living in UK - Current Passport
I assume passport will cover this requirement because it should have all the in/out of country stamps etc.? So all these pages will need to be uploaded, including front/back etc. ?? Anything else that is required here that I could be missing?

4. Two Referees - All good!

5. Proof of freedom from immigration time restrictions / Evidence of ILR (letter/BRP) - BRP All good!

6. Two referee declarations (hard copy) - All good!

7. Self evidence of identity - All good!
a. Passport
b. Driving license (as used in LIUK Test)

8. BRP - All good!

I’ll be grateful if someone could please confirm the above point 3!

ALSO, the upload docs section on UKVCAS portal seems to offer the ability to upload lots of other document categories too, albeit Optional by the looks of it! ONLY 1 item (passport) appears as mandatory on there though!

Can someone please confirm that these are not required as such? If not listed as mandatory in the checklist that was provided as part of the application!

Many thanks!

Simplyhuman wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 21, 2019 4:55 pm

Just an update - received the approval confirmation letter and invitation to register for the citizenship ceremony this week, so approx. 6-7 weeks.

Pity the the next ceremony at the local council is in April, as I was looking to get things done and dusted!

Thanks all for your time and info provided!