Not to my knowledge. Even if there was, it is not law yet. So just use the current guidelines. Thank you. How long does it take to get the application assessed for citizenship? Is it 6 months? It can take anywhere between a few weeks and 6 months, sometimes longer. Thank you, that is some range ...

contorted_svy wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:14 am

Not to my knowledge. Even if there was, it is not law yet. So just use the current guidelines.

Thank you. How long does it take to get the application assessed for citizenship? Is it 6 months?

The government issued a "White Paper", a basis for discussion and evaluation, and eventually for changing some regulation. No laws or regulations are currently before parliament or at implementation stage. Applications submitted now will be under current rules . yes you are correct but was there ...

In view of recent labour govt plans for immigration, has there been any changes proposed to citizenship timelines for those married to UK citizen? There are no changes to citizenship laws. Citizenship is not an immigration application. Thanks, so me becoming citizen only happens after attending ...

In view of recent labour govt plans for immigration, has there been any changes proposed to citizenship timelines for those married to UK citizen?

You have to send your original foreign passport with your British passport application. It will be sent back you. is there a timeframe this has to be done by or can I take as long as I want after ceremony? You lose your Indian citizenship when you become British. Do not delay applying for a British ...

UK Passport is not compulsory, you can apply anytime once you are British. Note it's not an immigration application and will take up to around 3 weeks, per HMPO website, often faster. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-passport-office Thanks for this. Sorry where on that website does it ...

CR001 wrote: ↑

Sun Jun 01, 2025 5:34 pm

You have to send your original foreign passport with your British passport application.

It will be sent back you.

is there a timeframe this has to be done by or can I take as long as I want after ceremony?

is that the stamp from when I first entered UK on spouse visa which will now obviously have expired? I have no other stamps from renewal visa/ILR. All the stamps for your entries into the UK and any stamps that show you traveling outside the UK. Do I only apply for British passport post ceremony ...

Do I have to give indian passport back in certain time after getting UK citizenship? Or can I hold onto it till I get British passport?

Is it possible to keep hold of it even once I got British passport?

If your passport is stamped, that is all you need to prove residence. No other letters required. What happens to your foreign passport is not relevant to ask in this sub forum. Ask these questions in the Other Countries sub forum please. https://www.immigrationboards.com/viewforum.php?f=29 Also ...

Applying for UK citizensip via ILR being partner of UK citizen. Do I have to give my physical passport away? Am I allowed to travel during the application Only scans of documents are required. No originals required and travel is ok. Can the 2 referees be two friends? Yes How many letters should I ...

Do I have to give my physical passport away? No. Am I allowed to travel during the application assessment? Yes. Can the 2 referees be two friends? Yes.k referee must be a professional on the list. The other must be British and over 25 years of age. They cannot be related to each other or to you ...

Applying for UK citizensip via ILR being partner of UK citizen.

Do I have to give my physical passport away? Am I allowed to travel during the application assessment?

Can the 2 referees be two friends?

How many letters should I provide?

Do I need to do scans of my husband passport?

Thanks Zimba. I am still confused on one thing. If I go on holiday early November and come back end of November to UK can I still use my physical BRP? BRP will have expiry until 31st December.... You should be able to, as per current guidance. Thanks someone said brp card has to have 3 month expiry ...

alterhase58 wrote: ↑

Sat Aug 31, 2024 11:29 am

There's no such rule - you just need a valid BRP (and passport).

Thank you

Thanks Zimba. I am still confused on one thing. If I go on holiday early November and come back end of November to UK can I still use my physical BRP? BRP will have expiry until 31st December.... You should be able to, as per current guidance. Thanks someone said brp card has to have 3 month expiry ...

Thanks Zimba.

I am still confused on one thing. If I go on holiday early November and come back end of November to UK can I still use my physical BRP? BRP will have expiry until 31st December....

I have no chip either and only my brp is linked to my account.

Can I take picture of my passport and add?

My BRP expires on December 31st 2024 and I have indefinite leave to remain.

Have created evisa and able to check immigration status. My linked document shows as my BRP.

Should I also link my passport although my passport does not have immigration in it apart from when I first entered UK vignette?

There is no specific requirement. It should be good It did say requirement of 6 letters to be provided in the name of both or double if individual - spread evenly over 2.5 years which is what I have tried to do. So every 3 months or so from October'23 working backwards. just thought will run it ...

Hi all. Just an update.

After 129 pages on this thread, finally had appointment for super priority this morning. Biometrics done this morning and ILR ACCEPTANCE came through today 1 hr back.

Thanks to everyone for their kind support, help and patience!!!

Does it matter if date on declaration and consent forms are after date of application?

Just wondering with 28 day rule?

You are really overthinking this entire process. You upload what is relevant to you. If you do not have a previous passport, simply ignore that. No need to upload the current passport again. Thanks that is what I did initially. Just had conflicting advice though, some are saying reupload current ...

BRPs are issued by UKVI. They do not need you to send them the document scans that they issued to you. Passports only covering your qualifying period should be sent Sorry I might not be asking the qu correctly, should I upload my current passport into this section again then? Yes My passport has ...