British Citizenship Application: A Comprehensive Guide 

Thank you Malini! All the best your application. Congratulations in advance 😊.

@@nursejakeUKHi How are you? I want ask you somthing very important can you plz share your no ,i’m in london

@@sabajohn3921 Hi John. You can message me privately via my FB page Jake UKRN.

@@nursejakeUK i don’t use FB

@@sabajohn3921 You can also message me on instagram. Sorry I don't give out my number to people I've never met.

Update: My citizenship application has been approved! It took the Home Office just under 2 months to get back to me. I've booked my citizenship ceremony for next month. Thank you Jake, I couldn't have done it without you and your helpful videos! :)

You're welcome Noreda 😊. Thank you for watching. ❤️

Thank you for the kind words Osman! Good luck on your application! 👍

You're welcome!

Thank you Daniele 😊.

Aww thank you for appreciating and for subscribing ❤️❤️❤️. Good luck on your citizenship application. 🤞

Thank you Ahmed 😊.

You're welcome 😊. I'm happy that you found it helpful. ❤️

Hello! Thank you so much! Happy to help.

I hope u enjoy ur career being a nurse

@@cutedollbirthdaycakerblx5098 Thank you so much! ❤️

Thank so much Lily for watching and appreciating. Your comment means a lot. ❤️

Thanks for appreciating J! ❤️

You're welcome kabayan! Congratulations on your British citizenship. 🎉

Congratulations! That'a super quick!

Hi, did you opt for expediting fee? How much was it thanks

@@amandabass04 I paid normal price

Wooohooo 🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations Sam! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Welcome to the club 🥂

@@nursejakeUK thanks Jake😘😘👏🏻👍🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

Thank you for appreciating 😍. Good luck sa application mo. 🍀

You're welcome. Happy to help 😊.

Hello👋 Thank you so much following me since that time. I really appreciate that. I hope your application goes well.

I'm so glad that this helped you. ❤️

Any update yet about her citizenship?

@@samscott4746Now She is British Citizen and She got British Passport:))

@@osmanbektas8948 hey congrat , how long it took for that process :) each

@@samscott4746 For British Citizen 3 weeks And British Passport 12 days:)

Hi Shanel 👋 Yes that is correct. All pages of all passports that cover your whole stay in the UK, from arrival til present.

Hi Fola! Thanks for checking and leaving a question. The good character part is done by 2 referees and should not be affected tourist visa refusal.

Thank you ☺️

Hello the boy who lived! Pleasure to meet you. Yes you can still go for holiday within the 12 months from ILR to Citizenship application as long as it doesn't go more than 90 days as per home office guidelines.

You're welcome Victoria ☺️

Hi there👋. Thank you for watching and appreciating the my video. You can use the same IELTS result you used for your very first Tier 2 visa. That is accepted as there is a clause in the rules that any English language test used to obtain visa to work in the UK can be used for citizenship application.

Hi Kenn. They will contact you if they have a query. They should still be able to see your previous visa applications on the system. This would not be a reason to reject your application. So until then, don't stress. They will contact you if needed. Also if you can share this video to your mates to prevent any mistakes that would be great. Have a blessed Sunday 😊.

Hi Tripti that would be yes. And if you have your ILR application number that would help them make your application quicker. Good luck!

Hi Rust, thank you for appreciating. For citizenship, there was no clause to inform for any change in employment. That would have been applicable for ILR.

@@nursejakeUK Many thanks, Jake!

Hi JM 👋. Thank you for watching. Scan ALL pages including the blank ones please. Up to the last page.

Thank you so much!

@@jmlucena7026 You're welcome 👍

Hi Elma. Thank you for appreciating. Yes whatever name is on your current passport including the middle name will be reflected in the certificate. Congratulations🎉

@@nursejakeUK thanks so much!

Hi Baher. I believe I've replied to you on messenger. Thank you for watching. Hope everything goes well. 😊🤞

Hi Rust 👋 Yes the email from Home Office Atlas has the reference number at top of the email. That is the same number in the application. So yes you can write that reference number. Just search "Atlas" in your email like I did and it's quite easy to find it.

@nursejakeUK Many thanks, Jake!

Hi Angeli. It is one of the requirements. For those who took it to apply ILR, they can use the same results. I'm afraid for your case, you will need to take the Life in the UK test.

@@nursejakeUK Thanks so much for your reply! Understood - I’m just watching your life in the UK test video now🙂

Hi Jane. I believe you can upload your marriage certificate as one of the ID documents to prove your change of family name and still continue with your application. Also in your application, you can do an explanation to say that you've recently married.

@@nursejakeUK thanks for your reply. Much appreciated!

Hi. You can't get a passport with ILR. You need to have citizenship and then you can apply for your passport.

Hi Kerim. Thank you for watching and appreciating. 😊 It should 1 year as ILR. Not based on your arrival to UK.

That is why as soon as eligible, apply for ILR so you get the citizenship sooner.

Are you married to a British citizen? If so you don't have to wait for a year. Apply the day after you get ILR

@@Papikristo This is correct.

Hi there! If your current visa/ILR and passport still have at least 3 months of validity left by the date of your planned return to UK then that should be fine.

@@nursejakeUK Many thanks, Jake!

Hello ma'am Teresita. Sorry for late reply. If you haven't seen it yet on my informative videos playlist, here is the link to the Dual Citizenship application video:ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fMJZEOKYwr4.html There is also a follow-up video detailing the Oath-taking Ceremony experience.

Hi there. Thank you for watching. For the citizenship application, no, you just scan and upload it to your UKVCAS account and show the real ILR brp card during your face to face appointment.

I can't really be sure to be honest. That is quite a unique scenario. I don't know anyone who's done it this way. Criteria-wise it should be okay to apply but I guess the validity date will be after your qualifying period. So you may get a result as approved quicker but your ILR BRP card will only be valid after the five years period.

Hi Afshin, thank you for watching. Scanned document in pdf format is preferred as you will see later when you log in to your UKVCAS account.

Hi Nadia. Yes if you have a previous English language test that allowed you to obtain a working visa, then yes you can use the same result. There is a clause written down in the government website. Be aware that some handlers for the application are not aware of this clause. You just have to tell them if ever they call you.

Hi Bab. Thank you for watching. Yes I did. It should the name on your passport.

@@nursejakeUK Thank you so much! If it's alright with you, can I also ask you these questions? 1. Do you have a previous visa, entry clearance, or leave to remain where you had to prove your knowledge of English? (YES ). Tell us the previous visa, entry clearance, or leave to remain you had 2. Have you made any previous UK immigration applications in the UK or abroad? Question 1, Is this supposed to be entry clearance or ILR application visa? Because I only remember taking the English test for the residence visa and for ILR. Question 2, is this from entry clearance -> limited leave to remain -> ILR? I'm very sorry for asking too much. And thank you for replying to me.

@@babceena6423 Hi Babs. YES you use the same English test result from ILR to citizenship. And previous application is your latest one, the ILR.

Hi there. I have a video for that. Everything that happened and the timeline here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Dloh4M01-Og.html

Hi there. Yes those forms were only asked for the ILR application. There was none for citizenship application.

Hi Radoslav. In my application there was no question regarding covid jabs. It is not part of the eligibility requirements.

Hello that should be fine. In my own appointment they only looked at BRP and all passports covering the years stayed in the UK.

Just the P60 is fine Fitos.

Hello 👋. Thank you for watching. There should be no problem as that was the government's documentation before. Just upload a scanned copy and enter the document number on the ILR certificate.

Hi Sharen. Here is the actual video of my face to face appoint day. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lH3MOWyhy1I.html They basically check your passport and other docs.

Hi Esha. The citizenship application comes first. Part of the requirements are the 2 referee forms that (yes) needs to be filled and signed by them. Then you put a passport size photo of yourself on each form. Then scan these for upload.

You are to sign the back of the passport size photos before pasting them on the form.

@@nursejakeUK Hi Jack are digital signatures ok?

@@eshakataria73 On the photo? No, has to be handwritten at the back of photo. Same with referee forms. Handwritten signature.

​@@nursejakeUKhey I saw this too. I'm a bit confused. Why do we need to write our details behind the photos if they are to be pasted and scanned? Will they be able to read it?

Hi there. Thank you for watching. I've never had this question before and it's a very unique one. The best thing to do before applying would be to email the Home Office (specifically the Citizenship enquiries) regarding the situation as their written guidelines don't cover this scenario.

Hi there! Yes I did. Every single page.

Hello 👋. Yes, this is the current biometric residence card you have. Make sure it's the one within date.

Hello 👋. Since you have filled the referee forms, you can now paste your photo (with name and signature at the back of photo) , then scan and upload these 2 forms to your UKVCAS account. You don't need to submit the hard copy during the appointment but bring it just in case. Any date between your payment date and before your appointment is fine.

@@nursejakeUK Thank you so much for your reply, is it okay that the date is 2 days before the payment date? As I had already saved the forms before, to be prepared.

@@MissKiwiCM Oh I see. Hmm. I've never had this situation asked before. I guess it would be wise for it to be signed within the application period and not before. Best have them sign again within date (between application date and date of appointment).

@@nursejakeUK Thank you for your help, much appreciated

@@MissKiwiCM You're welcome 😊

Yes. I am afraid what you said above is correct since you have been out of the UK more than 90 days in the last year.

Hi there Jonas. As long as they meet the description (1) professional and the 2nd referee is British National and they've known you long enough that would be okay. As long as they are not related to you.

Hi Stephanie, this was doable for ILR but for citizenship you have to wait for the exact date (or thereafter) when you reach one year from ILR.

Hi Hamid. Try applying after 10 years as instructed and please mention the caution during the application as it is transparency they want. If it's been 10 years and there is no new caution then you might be approved.

Hi Valentina, thank you for watching? What's your current visa? You will need ILR first then you can apply for citizenship after a year.

Hi Fitos! Thanks for watching and dropping a question. Yes that should be more than sufficient.

Hello there. What question can are you finding difficult or stuck in?

Hi Doc Samimi. Once you finish your oath taking ceremony for citizenship then you can apply for a British passport right after.

Hello👋 Yes up to the day before your face to face appointment.

You're welcome Michael 😊

Hi Harriet. Thank you for watching. It's NOT automatic I'm afraid. They still need to meet the years required and apply first for ILR then Citizenship after one year. If you all came to the UK at the same date then you can all apply for both ILR and citizenship on the same date as well. Everything has to be applied for.

Hi Mamuk, Life in the UK Test is needed for ILR as well. You can use the same result reference for your citizenship application.

Hi there! Congratulations! Yes you have to wait for a year then you can apply for citizenship.

@@nursejakeUK salamat kabayan.

Hi Tripti. Yes, every single page. If you fail to do this, the UKCAS personnel will do this for you during the appointment.

Hi Jake, each page of the passport was scanned by the agent during our appointment. Thanks for all your help.

You're welcome Suleiman! Good luck on your application.

Hi there. For this, you passport and your visa document (ILR or similiar) should be enough. You can also upload the electoral roll or license if you want. Bank statement for 5 years not necessary.

Hiya 👋 For the application form online, you need their full name, address, and passport number. When you finish paying, you will be forwarded to download a REFEREE FORM. That needs to be filled and signed by your two referees.

Hi there. Thank you for watching. What specific question did you have about the reference?

Hi Tripti, if you have both met all the eligibility criteria then yes. But if you did not arrive at the same time or your wife still needs to do the English test or Life in the UK test, then only you can apply for now.

Thanks Jake, we both are eligible together. Thanks for confirming this. You're awesome 🙏🏼

Hi Armand, as long as you have ILR, one year from the date you got your ILR approved then you can apply for citizenship.

Hello there. Thank you for leaving a question. Certificate needs to be uploaded in the UKVCAS account before your face to face appointment. You will still be asked for reference number on the form but also need to upload the certificate itself.

Hello. Yes, passport and BRP will prove this. The passport has the stamp for entry or exit of the country whilst BRP proves your right to stay and work in UK.

@nursejakeUK Thank you for clarifying. Can I also upload my P60s for this as a proof?

Hi ma'am Nene. You need to apply for British citizenship first to be able to get a British passport. There is no pathway from ILR straight to a British passport.

Hi as long you have not had the ceremony, the ph passport remains valid. On the day of ceremony, your ph passport becomes invalid in the system as you will be British citizen on the system.

Also if you read the email there is a limit to the time you can book for the ceremony from the time of the decision.

When you do your application there should be a part that asks you if you are doing a single application or you are doing your dependents as well. Then you can fill your children's details. I am not sure what follows after that since I have not made any application for children/dependents before and I don't want you to make a mistake. Just read the pages carefully as you go along. If you have any trouble, you can send a screenshot to my FB page message box so I can see what you mean. Search Jake UKRN on Facebook. Thanks.

Hi Sathya. Thank you for watching. It can take between 3 weeks to 6 months depending on the queue. I believe since last year, they have been prioritising Ukraine refugee applications so might take a while but just hang in there.

Hey@@nursejakeUK , Finally received home office confirmation and invitation for Citizenship ceremony after 8 and half months although we have had all documents in proper order. Many thanks to you for the information and process you have in your video.🙏

@@sathyad368 Hiya👋. That's great news! Congratulations🥂🎉 It's worth the wait.

Hi Tripti. There is a list of jobs listed in the "acceptable professions" to be a referee. I cannot see software developer on the list. There's this: "British Computer Society (BCS) - professional grades which are Associate (AMBCS), Member (MBCS), Fellow (FBCS) (PN 25/2003)". Not sure of software developers are part of this? See the full list on the official gov website here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/british-nationals-nationality-policy-guidance/general-information-all-british-nationals-accessible--2 Then go to "Commonly used terms in Nationality regulations and guidance". Of the 2 people, at least 1 should be on the professional list and 1 can be non-professional as long as they have a British passport. Both people must have known you for at least 3 years. Hope this helps!

Hi Malik. If you can't remember you can leave it blank or say can't recall the previous application number on the text box.

Hindi pa po Em. Will check pa the pros and cons. Satisfied with British citizenship for now.

@@nursejakeUK Kapag British citizen po ba, kailangan pa ba kumuha ng tourist visa kapag pumunta ng EU countries (ie Spain) ?

@@nonchalantnobody No need po.

English taught college needs to be processed with a third party confirmation and can only be used if it is in the list of recognised English-speaking countries. See gov website for full details regarding this. It may be cheaper to take B1 English test and get it done with.

@@nursejakeUK Could you please tell me how the B1 rest would be like? About preparation and pass mark.

Hi Manju! It takes between 4 weeks up to 6 months the latest. It varies depending on queue and what time of the year you apply. Still better to submit earlier rather than later.

Hi Muhammad, as far as I know, you cannot submit it if you haven't reached the 12th month after ILR. You can start the online application to get everything filled and ready but you must only submit it once you reach 12 months after ILR, otherwise it may be a failure to meet the eligibility. This is not like ILR application where you can apply 28 days before.

Hi Muhammad. Which pathway are you? Are you on the tier 2 working visa pathway? Then you only need 5 years continuous residence in the UK. So if we start after 2014 to avoid the counting of your overstay then 2020 you would have been eligible if you had continued working in the UK from 2015 with a valid working visa.

@@nursejakeUK I have settled status under eu settlement and I got it 2 years ago.

You're welcome 😁

Hi there. As a minimum, after the online application, there will be a list given to you stating the documents you need to provide. If it is dependent visa, upload your marriage certificate as proof of your relationship and also your current British passport as main sponsor. If your wife doesn't work, then you don't have to provide any work related documents. Hope this helps. All the best with your application.

Hi Costel! Thank you for watching. For the citizenship application, there is no more biometric like the one you do in the post office before. You will be booking a face to face UKVCAS appointment after you submit your application. That's when they check your passport and take a photo of you. If your wife already passed the "Life in the UK Test" for ILR, she can use the same result for citizenship application. Hope this clarifies things. Good luck!

@@nursejakeUK hi , she halve indefinitely leave to remain, but she never did some English test o course , she study now in university but next year she will finish and maybe want to apply now ,

@@costelolaru4738 Oh you mean the English test. Yes she has to take an accepted English test. See full government guidance on these here: www.gov.uk/english-language#:~:text=researched%20in%20English-,Overview,B2%2C%20C1%20or%20C2%20level

Hello 👋. Perhaps you've indicated your previous application number for ILR which already has your biometric data? Apparently not everyone will be asked to repeat their biometrics. Another possibility is that you will be one those who will use the app to upload their biometrics. Were you directed to UKVCAS though after paying so you can upload your documents?

@@nursejakeUK yes I was redirected and it did give me the app option as well. I have had my biometrics taken last year around this time for a resident card issued under the eu settlement scheme. Thank you so much, Jake!

@@goddess8950 You're welcome. Good luck!

Hello @Shanmugam! Thank you for watching my video. You will send your old passports when you apply for the British passport but it will be returned once everything is approved.

Hi there. Thanks for watching. It specifically asks for previous application number. Check your email as you would have received emails for ILR during application, UKVCAS, or approval. There you will see the application number. If not, just put "cannot recall" or leave it blank.

Hi Fitos. This is the number for previous visa before citizenship. So if you applying by ILR route, this will be your ILR application number. You can see this in your form which you downloaded during your ILR application. Hope this helps.

@@nursejakeUK what if I don't have the Ref number will they give a new one?