Naturalisation Application - Evidence Required

[hmn2905]

Hello,

I am planning to apply for my naturalisation application and just wanted to double check what evidence is required.

I completed 5 years on Tier 2 work visa and then obtained ILR and have had it for nearly 3 years or so now.

Reading the Gov.uk website the evidence required seem quite "light" so wanted to be sure there is nothing else that we need to submit.

What I understand:

- Life in the UK : Completed for ILR, so need to re-do? Please confirm
- English Language : Completed degree in the UK, so this covers this.
- Evidence of ILR : BRP and evisa available.
- Two refrees : To be completed.

Is there anything else? Do I need to provide some form of finance etc? Like payslips or bank statements etc.?

Also, is there anything specific to be provided for showing good character? For example fixed penalty notices related to parking etc. How do you get a comprehensive list of this?

Thank you in advance for the help!

[alterhase58]

Hello,

I am planning to apply for my naturalisation application and just wanted to double check what evidence is required.

I completed 5 years on Tier 2 work visa and then obtained ILR and have had it for nearly 3 years or so now.

Reading the Gov.uk website the evidence required seem quite "light" so wanted to be sure there is nothing else that we need to submit. Note: the application requires a minimum of documents - I know it's surprising, but it's not an immigration application. It has it's own rules and statutory requirements.

What I understand:

- Life in the UK : Completed for ILR, so need to re-do? Please confirm No need to re-do, valid for life.
- English Language : Completed degree in the UK, so this covers this. ok
- Evidence of ILR : BRP and evisa available. ok
- Two refrees : To be completed.ok
Don't forget passport as evidence of residency.
Is there anything else? Do I need to provide some form of finance etc? Like payslips or bank statements etc.? no! There are no financial requirements.

Also, is there anything specific to be provided for showing good character? For example fixed penalty notices related to parking etc. If you have some perhaps the proof of payment of fine. How do you get a comprehensive list of this? There's none.

Thank you in advance for the help!

[hmn2905]

Thank you for the quick and clear response. Really appreciate it.

I have one follow up with regards to the fixed penalty notices. I know have had some parking fines, not a lot, but honestly cannot remember when. Definitely paid them and should have bank statements/email confirmations but would need to dig through to find them. Is it really need to provide a comprehensive list?

I had one speeding fine for which I did the course and paid the fine. This I can find the information since it was a single occurence and probably can dig it out.

Thanks in advance for the help!

[contorted_svy]

If you never got a court case for not having paid PCNs, that should be OK - no need to declare them. Do declare the FPN and the fact you took the course.

[hmn2905]

Thank you for the response.

While I am filling in the application, there is a section about previous immigration applications.

I have some questions regarding this:

1. First question asked is "Name in which you made the application" - I read this as My Name at the time of application and not the name of the application (e.g. ILR, Tier 2 etc.) - Is this correct? It should be my name?

2. How far back should I go? I only remember details really of my ILR application. Prior to that I have Tier 2 extension, Tier 2 first application and even before that Student visa. Do I have to provide all of these information? Honestly beyond my tier 2 extension I might struggle to find the relevant information.

Thank you for the help!

[CR001]

1. First question asked is "Name in which you made the application" - I read this as My Name at the time of application and not the name of the application (e.g. ILR, Tier 2 etc.) - Is this correct? It should be my name?

Correct it is your name (for example, a single female comes to the UK on a work visa and marries a British citizen and changes her name or you change name by deed poll)

2. How far back should I go? I only remember details really of my ILR application. Prior to that I have Tier 2 extension, Tier 2 first application and even before that Student visa. Do I have to provide all of these information? Honestly beyond my tier 2 extension I might struggle to find the relevant information.

All immigration applications as the questions asks (not visitor visas). You do NOT need every detail, some questions are "if know".

[contorted_svy]

Provide as much information as you can retrieve on your records. It doesn't affect your statutory requirements if you don't.

[hmn2905]

Thank you for your replies.

One of the evidences required is to prove that you have not been out of the country for a certain number of days for five years.

For this I was initially just planning to scan all pages of my passport. However, I have just realised not all of my return back to the UK have been stamped on the passport at the UK airports. Only some of them have been.

On the application it says in such cases a letter from employer could also be used. Do you know what the letter should state? Any particular wording I should request?

Also should I then include a list of all holidays I have taken similar to an ILR application for example?

[alterhase58]

There’s no need to prove your absences. Just declare them on the application form. No need for a letter explaining. You don’t need to do anything additional like replicating the ILR list.

[hmn2905]

It's clearly mentioned as a required document to be submitted after you fill the application, are you sure? Could someone else also confirm please?

[contorted_svy]

No need to provide specific proof of re-entry. Your passport, all pages scanned, will be enough, given it gets stamped. Naturalisation is different from ILR. Letters from employers are needed for folks whose passport doesn't get stamped. Your passport along with the list of absences you will input on the application form will be enough.

[hmn2905]

Yeah In my case some stamps are not there. More recent ones to be honest. That's why I was asking what should the letter from the employer state. Is there any specific wording I should request?

[contorted_svy]

Just a standard letter of employment that confirms you have been working there and since when. No need to comment on absences.

[hmn2905]

I have another question please, I have submitted my online application now. My biometric appointment is coming up soon.

I just found out that when I filled one of my referee details that he hadn't mentioned his middle name. So I haven't put it on the application submitted. Is this a problem? He is non British so no passport number or such.

Do I have to inform the home office?

Is it necessary to mention it on the declaration form? I am just abit concerned about having middle name on the declaration form but not on the online application. I'd rather have it as the same in both.

[contorted_svy]

You can just mention this in a cover note.

[hmn2905]

OK so what you are suggesting is I submit the declaration form with the full name including middle name and then add a letter to my list of documents to say that I missed the middle name in the main application?

[contorted_svy]

yes.

[hmn2905]

Thank you for all your help.

I was wondering is it allowed to travel abroad while naturalisation application is in progress?

What happens if for example I get acceptance or such while abroad will it cause any issues getting back? I believe once we are accepted as naturalised citizen then we cannot travel with BRP anymore.

[CR001]

You are free to travel


Approva is only that, an approval email.

You are only a British citizen once you have attended the official ceremony. Untill then, you are simply a foreign passport and ILR holder.

[contorted_svy]

Thank you for all your help.

I was wondering is it allowed to travel abroad while naturalisation application is in progress?

What happens if for example I get acceptance or such while abroad will it cause any issues getting back? I believe once we are accepted as naturalised citizen then we cannot travel with BRP anymore.

You can travel, but you will have to attend the naturalisation ceremony in person within 90 days of getting approved.