Dear Members Also i am struggling to get my refund from the home office. I have cancelled my application on 13 June, i waited 4 weeks, and they said me call after 2 weeks as it could take 6 weeks. I called after 6 week and they have ledge a ticket to chase them and said me wait for 10 days before I ...

CR001 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 28, 2025 9:16 pm

Apply when you return or if you qualify, apply before you leave and complete biometrics.

Yea will apply once i return (will make sure i stay less than 90 days in India) back to India

CR001 wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 25, 2025 10:22 pm

You must apply within the uk. You are required to declare truthfully what your absences are and you can't do that if you are abroad. Biometrics also must be done in the uk.

Thanks, i was in impression that i could apply outside the UK, but needs to do biometric and ceremony within the UK.

Also one more query to expert, if i apply naturalisation out side the UK will there be any problem? Considering i will be going to home country for around 2+ months.

mmicky5050 wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 24, 2025 10:57 pm

This is the email for refunds

transactionalservicescorrespondence@homeoffice.gov.uk

It took them around 2 months to refund mine

Thanks, will email them, refund process is slower then snail tbh.

Hi There,

Its more than 6 weeks when i have cancelled my application but still havent received the refund, any idea how long its takes? its been escalated by the person who i spoken with on the call, but still no luck.

Hi There, Despite multiple chaser (around 8 times in last 1 month), I have not got any response back from them or my issue hasn't been resolved that 'still the same as before. I finally cancelled my application, and as per there auto response as below "You have submitted a request for a visa ...

Unfortunately their replies are not always timely and I haven't seen a consistent pattern. I haven't seen many cases like yours specifically but as things are you have done everything you can. Yes, it's been 10 days when i first emailed them and as per their auto response "Whilst we aim to respond ...

By your experience, and you would have seen tons of cases in the group, do they reply on timely manner?

We don't know how long refunds take. They don't have a clear policy laid out. You still have 45 days to attend an appointment, so you may be able to sort it without having to cancel the application and apply again. I called them again today and they said refunds takes up to 6 weeks, and if after 6 ...

Thanks, will wait for their response on the emails (yesterday on Nationality.biometric@homeoffice.co.uk and today on Nationalitbiometrics@homeoffice.gov.uk) which i have sent for couple of days otherwise will cancel the application and start with new one because i guess they take their own time to ...

Thanks, will do, but also what will happen if I cancel my current application? will this impact my next application which i going to fill in fresh? Let's say i cancel the current application and fill the new one do i need to put current cancelled application details in new application? "Immigration ...

Have you tried to contact the above email addresses? I understand your issue, but you need someone at the back end to look at it. When i click on "Make arrangements to provide your documents and biometrics" then clicks on "Book your appointment" it takes me to VFS (https://atlantis-abs-uk.vfsglobal ...

When i click on "Make arrangements to provide your documents and biometrics" then clicks on "Book your appointment" it takes me to VFS (https://atlantis-abs-uk.vfsglobal.com/handshake/landing ) which i believe is application submitting outside the UK. However, I am in the UK and not in India and ...

When i click on "Make arrangements to provide your documents and biometrics" then clicks on "Book your appointment" it takes me to VFS (https://atlantis-abs-uk.vfsglobal.com/handshake/landing ) which i believe is application submitting outside the UK. However, I am in the UK and not in India and ...

your unique reference number is GWF, meaning it is outside the UK the correct one should be 1212-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx Hi, The unique application number in the downloaded PDF starts with 1212 only, but the appointment shows of VFS and all the appointment are of India states. Pls see below from the PDF ...

Can i cancel the application, and will i get full refund (£1735)? Cancel your application and get a refund Your application details cannot be changed. If you need to change any of your information, you will need to cancel your application and submit a new one. You can get a refund if you cancel ...

Hi, I have submitted my application, but it has taken me to Welcome to VFS Global -GWFXXXXX and this is giving me India appointment option but i am based in UK and it should take me to UK one. what to do? I have paid the fee and everything is done. I am bit worried now, appreciate your quick ...

Thanks, so in that case i no need provide the info or entry for " previous immigration application" which has happened in 2010 in home country and in again 2011 renewal one?

Thanks for swift response, also i first came to UK in May 2010 and went back to home country in August 2011 and again came to back UK in May 2013. So questions to answer When did you first arrive in UK is May 2010 not May 2013?

Hi, Do I need to take physical copy of referee forms to the Biometric appointment day or to the citizenship ceremony?

Chartered bodies are a different thing entirely, they are separate organisations that provide professional recognition. Ask your friend if they are a member of one, eg Institute of Engineering and Technology. I dont think so as i work for same bank in same department and i dont think Barclays IT ...

contorted_svy wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 22, 2025 9:21 pm

Is the IT professional a member of a chartered body?

nope he works for Barclays technology solutions and i dont think Barclays bank comes under chartered body.

Thanks for your input. for professional persons i can see below list from https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-nationals-nationality-policy-guidance/general-information-all-british-nationals-accessible--2 website and it doesn't contain the IT professional and NHS Doctor. Unfortunately ...

Hi There, I have following queries for Naturalisation online application, i shall be grateful if you could answer them. 1) I have got my ILR application on 23 May 2024 with 10 years route, so I can submit / pay my Naturalisation online application on 23 May 2025 or do i need to wait 1 or 2 days ...