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What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:11 am
by Tedmint
I received my permanent residence card over 9 years now, and I would like to apply for British Citizenship. This is all new to me so I have no idea from where to start. After reading through your board topics, I think I need AN form but not sure.
I would like to know the exact form I need, Is it just fill-in one form or is there other forms I need to fill too. How long would the application take? Fees?
I checked topics in here for AN form which is £1330, but again, not sure yet that I am on the right applicaton form.
Basically, I need some directions from start to end and what I should consider before applying.
Here's my Residency document:
Thank you so much in advance for any help, appreciate it.

Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2018 12:02 pm
by vinny
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2018 5:03 pm
by Tedmint
Thanks Vinny,
So, the application form is AN from!? Do I need to take Life in the Uk test first then submit it with the form? Thank you.
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Fri Sep 07, 2018 11:47 pm
by vinny
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 8:43 am
by Tedmint
Sorry to bother you again Vinny,

)) I spend time on Amazon and I couldn't make my mind of which is the official book for life in the UK I should get, some links in this thread are dead and it seems like there are several versions and mixed reviews. A bit confusing.
Is this a good book to get, or do I need more than just this one? Sorry again vinny, hope you understand. And thank you again.
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:13 am
by CR001
One book, then there are many online test or app sites.
https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test
https://www.tsoshop.co.uk/Life-in-the-U ... kID=002353
Don't forget that you also need to meet the English B1 test requirement. LIUK alone is not sufficient.
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 12:03 am
by Tedmint
CR001 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 08, 2018 11:13 am
Don't forget that you also need to meet the English B1 test requirement. LIUK alone is not sufficient.
I have Cisco CCNA certificate. Is this enough or do I still need the B1 test? I read somewhere where it says if you studied a qualification in English langauge, this should be enough and you won't require a B1 test.
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 1:18 am
by vinny
Check the details in the given first
link. If it's acceptable, then their
guidance would say so. Else, no.
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2018 8:24 am
by secret.simon
As for the LITUK test book, you may be better off borrowing it from the local council library than buying it.
As for the English test, you need to have a
degree level or above qualification taught in English. A CCNA will most likely not meet the cut. If you do not have a degree qualification taught in English, you are best off getting a B1 test done.
You will also need to meet the absence requirements and the physical presence requirement (that you were physically present in the UK at the start of the five year period immediately preceding the date of application).
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:06 pm
by Tedmint
Ah, I see.
When I came to the UK, I took English Classes in College, and I passed Level 4 at that time, does this count, or I just need to take a B1 test instead?
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:01 pm
by IcikePicike
Tedmint wrote: ↑Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:06 pm
Ah, I see.
When I came to the UK, I took English Classes in College, and I passed Level 4 at that time, does this count, or I just need to take a B1 test instead?
It will probably take you less time to take the B1 exam than try to find a substitute for it.
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:07 pm
by Casa
Tedmint wrote: ↑Mon Sep 10, 2018 12:06 pm
Ah, I see.
When I came to the UK, I took English Classes in College, and I passed Level 4 at that time, does this count, or I just need to take a B1 test instead?
Your current qualification won't be accepted. You need to take the B1 test.
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:30 pm
by zapzap
B1 test required in your case
Re: What Application do I need? And what do I need to know before applying.
Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2018 11:31 pm
by Tedmint
Thank you guys for all your help, appreciate it. I think I understand all what I have to do now.