Proof of Living

[myslnik]

Hi everyone

I'm applying as a EU citizen for naturalisation and was wondering where I can find my Settled Status/Indefinite Leave to Remain "Reference number" (as it specifically asks for this in the citizenship application)? Is it the same as the "Unique Application Number" (UAN)? Also named "Our ref" in my positive status outcome letter form the HO?

Thanks you.

[alterhase58]

Yes "our ref" or "UAN" - they will find you.

[contorted_svy]

Yes that is right.

[myslnik]

ok. thank so much for your help.

[myslnik]

Hello to Everyone, this is a great forum!

I’m applying for a UK citizenship as a EU citizen married to a UK citizen. I know this question has probably been asked but the answer seems very specific to each person asking.

I have been a minimum income self-employed, stay-at-home parent for the last three+ years. The council tax is in my spouses name. I also run a company with her. I’m wondering what can I submit as proof of me living here?

• Would tenancy agreements work?

• Would some form of letter from my accountant work?

• Would some form of letter from the NHS work? What would that look like as I haven't been sick much?

• Some evidence of being on the Electoral Roll?

I understand bank statements and bills do not count but for the love of King and country I cannot think of anything else that proves my English existence!

Also: if I send insufficient documentation – will the HO ask me to send more before rejecting my application?

Would really appreciate any suggestions!

[contorted_svy]

You can submit tax returns and SA302 for the last 5 years if you have constantly been self-employed (file for this year if you haven't already, don't wait until January) or request a SAR to UKVI free of charge. Note that income is not a requirement for naturalisation, so don't worry if your tax returns show little profit.

[myslnik]

So a SA302 for each year would be sufficient to prove my residency?

[myslnik]

Can anyone else confirm this?

[contorted_svy]

SA302 and tax return for each year, yes. Please be advised that not everyone comments on each post if advice has already been given and they agree.

[myslnik]

Just to clarify – and by no means is this meant to be a “gotcha”, I’m just genuinely worried whether an SA302 + tax return is enough to prove residency – in a previous post viewtopic.php?t=342420 you wrote:

…Tax assessments are not proof of residence […] You can add the self assessments but I am not sure they count as evidence of residence.

Did you refer to something else?

[contorted_svy]

I am not sure what I was referring to there - if one is self employed yes definitely you can submit those documents for evidence of residence. I must have changed my mind after re reading the guidance.

[myslnik]

Okay, thank you. And do you know if the HO will contact me in case they think I don’t have enough documents or does my application get rejected straight away?

[alterhase58]

Okay, thank you. And do you know if the HO will contact me in case they think I don’t have enough documents or does my application get rejected straight away?

If they need further details and/or documents they normally contact the applicant - for an application to be rejected there needs to be good reason for that, i.e. statutory requirements not met.

[myslnik]

Thanks.