EEA part-time student/self-employed, what documents?

[matt222]

Hi there,

I am a Lithuanian (EEA) professional living in London for 5 years and 2 months now.

I have been a part-time student for the first 2 years, and also a registered self-employed for about 4,5 years.

I have received a Residence Permit 3 years ago - I know it's not required for me but I thought it might help with naturalisation.

It would be a great help if you could advise me on the following:

1. I don't have an entry stamp in my passport. Can I just include a letter from my college with the course start date on it?
2. Since I have been studying for 2 years only, do I need to include my HMRC statements for the remaining 3 years, or would a single most recent statement be enough?


I guess I am mostly confused by this paragraph: "Evidence of exercising treaty rights for five years... Letters from educational establishments or other government departments indicating your presence in the United Kingdom during the qualifying period".

Thank you.

[Jambo]

First, you should be aware that you can only apply after 6 years in the UK (although for naturalisation only the last 5 years count).

I suggest you read EEA family permit applying for cityzenship help pls and the link it leads to.

I presume you are aware that Lithuania doesn't allow dual citizenship.

[matt222]

First, you should be aware that you can only apply after 6 years in the UK (although for naturalisation only the last 5 years count).

I see. In the Do you qualify? section of the AN booklet it says that Self-employed persons and Students may have the right to reside permanently in the UK. So is Permanent Residence different from the right to "reside permanently"? Do I still need to get PR and wait for 1 one year before applying for BC?

I presume you are aware that Lithuania doesn't allow dual citizenship.

Yes, I am aware of that.

Thanks.

[Jambo]

" who may have the right to reside permanently in the UK" means you may obtain PR status automatically if you exercise treaty rights for 5 years. Unless you are married to a British citizen, you need to hold PR status for at least 1 year before applying for naturalisation.

[matt222]

OK, thank you, Jumbo.