The day I became British - what happens at the Citizenship Ceremony 

Happy New Year guys and girls!! A little vlog on the day of my Citizenship Ceremony filmed last year, enjoy!

Congratulations Poppy! I only drop in occasionally to watch your videos when something pops up in my feed, but you have always come across as a lovely person, so we are lucky to have you. I think 'feeling British' will take a little time to sink in as at the moment it probably just feels like it only exists on paper. At some point in the future you'll start to believe it yourself and you'll have a sense that you belong here. I think the majority of people will have no problem thinking of you as British and the idiots who don't aren't worth worrying about. Britain is a country which historically has been invaded by many countries and we ended up speaking a Germanic language which has a large proportion of French words! We are a very mixed bag to begin with! For me, being British is more about the culture and the sharing of certain values rather than where you were from. Personally, I am delighted that you have become a British citizen! 😁

Commenting the first time Poppy, congratulations! I’m happy for you and you’re not just “one of them”, you’re one that radiates such soft bright light and warmth❤

I could understand almost all of the things you said, the thought process, running parallerly, without in charge of any of the life's parameters, and philosopers are crazy.

Do we have to apply for British passport with in 5 days after ceremony or it’s just for the biometric to return to the home office?

Turn it around and think how a British born would feel in another country when saying there from that country. It is just what it is. In time that will disappear from thought.

You are courageous for talking about personal stuff publicly. Hope you live a long happy life 😄

Very glad to have you onboard! It must be a big step to become a citizen of somewhere you have moved to. Also a very big step to move in the first place. It takes a lot of initiative and a lot of courage to do both - so congratulations. Btw - the 10 weeks is the 'worst case'. Everyone I have known who have done this have got it quicker than that but not sure you would want to risk it if you have something booked and paid for.

I think we are fortunate to have such high calibre people joining us. Thanks Poppy

Congratulations! 😁Now you're fully entitled to moan about the country just as much as the rest of us. 😂 My stepson became a naturalised citizen around 18 years ago and now he's a Royal Marine. 😁 My passport application didn't take very long to be processes. About three weeks as I remember. I did it at the Post Office using their digital check and send service. I wouldn't worry about the people who say you're 'not really' British. I'll bet they couldn't pass the citizenship test.

Thai can have dual citizenship

Honestly just tell them you’re British and Thailand born and definitely ignore them if they don’t need to know

Congratulations Poppy! I’m really happy for you! 🎉

EXCELLENT news, Poppy ! You've just given us something to cheer us ALL up. Bloody well done.......................;-)

Congratulations - you are a very impressive lady. Does Thailand allow dual citizenship? I am an Australian / UK dual. I have both passports but I can only re-enter Australia on my Australian passport. Can enter or re-enter UK on either though my Aussie one did get stamped "no work rights" at LHR once. Too complicated to say I was a dual. The UK one was far more useful when it was also European one pre Brexit - far easier entry to European countries sadly now all gone. Few advantages in Europe over an Australian one. Only keep it at as it cost 75 GBP while an Australian one is $AUD300. As I travel to UK regularly always break the journey in BKK or Singapore (any favourite airline?). In September got stuck in horrendous queues at Heathrow, Manchester and Amsterdam. Got a bit irritated with a couple of Brits who told me it was the same the world over when it took me 40 minutes to checkin and clear security at BKK and 25 mins at Singapore, compared to 7 hours at Ams! Reckon both Bangkok airports are better than the UK ones, especially Stansted . Good luck to you and your family.

Glad to have you on board.

I panic to fill out forms with pens😂

Lovely job! Congratulations. 🙂

I would love to become a British citizenship as well.please give me some advice

I love your videos! Just started to watch you today! It's very expensive to get a British passport! Congratulations!

Congratulations Poppy!

Born in the UK 97. My Ceremony is today meaning I can finally get a passport n fly ✈️

Hi could you travel then ? If yes was it okay to come back to UK after oath ceremony

Hi mam when did applied ur naturalization how long it takes

congrats! how i get a passport holder like yours ?

Haven't seen you for such a long time

Help me Poppy, I live in a beautiful house in Thailand with my wife of 8 years. Next year we will be going to England for a wedding and said she would like to apply for British citizenship, but having watched your video about this, I was shocked to see it took over 5 years, were you allowed to leave the country for all this time, as I have no desire to live back in the cold for this length if time.

Hi Poppy! Congratulations on becoming British. I am also in the process of applying for British citizenship under naturalisation (originally from Canada). I was under the impression that once you complete the ceremony you have to return to the UK with a UK passport and therefore cannot travel out of the country until you receive the passport. Can you comment on this - how was your travel back to the UK with a Thai passport? Thanks so much!

Thank you for your videos. It's one of the best videos until now. I have watched on RU-vid, and I like u talk and explain everything, even the way u feel bless you I hop now u got ur British passport 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤🎉

Hi poppy I get people ask me where I am from I be living in the uk for 30 years but I was born on a British island Tristan Da Cunha

Congratulations Poppy Adding richness to British culture You can be both You dont have to change, but just gain another string to your bow You certainly still have a Thai Citizenship and passport and head down the Thai only lane at BKK But the UK passport sure makes wider travel a lot less hassle Welcome and enjoy Chok Dee Khap

Congrats and I couldnt find the answers on google so i wanna ask does England care about your educational and occupational background to be eligible to get a citizenship there?? And how much did you pay?

Are u open to marry a Ghanaian 😍

Congratulations Poppy.. I love the fact that you are so versatile on this channel! Don’t feel any way when you divert from time to time ❤ I don’t mind being asked where I’m from it gives me the opportunity to brag about how wonderful my home country is! Being British is great but being from another country with different culture and values and language is outstanding and that’s something the British cannot take away from me 😊

Have been following your channel for awhile... So happy for you ka 😊

ยินดีด้วยครับ 💖 I lived in Bangkok for 3 years and came home last year, congratulations on receiving citizenship

I'm still waiting for my citizenship decision

Congratulations on your citizenship. Britain's gain!

Congratulations

Congratulations!!!

Hi, could you please suggest me which institute or university I can study ACCA?

This is a realy good to watch scene im new here in uk i well put this channel in my mind.. thank you for sharing you experience all the time❤❤❤

Not sure what to say about this, but well done!

Poppy congrat , how long took you to receive a decision after u applied ?

Congratulations Poppy. American next!

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

I read the title in the most bri’ish accent ever mate.

Congratulations!

🎉❤

I don't think anybody is truly British unless you have to Parents coming from Britian that's why its getting harder to get a British citizenship. I am British Born and Bread. Its like me going to Poland and getting a polish citizenship and saying i am Polish no i am British, you have the right to stay in Britian that does not make you British i say that with love.

Getting a citizenship does not make you suddenly from that country. I find so many British try to pretend that they would believe anybody with a passport is British. No, you just got citizenship. Over time you may get the humour, culture etc. for example, my mother is Spanish but has lived in England for so long, she likes it, she likes the people and humour but she’s definately not English, nor does she need to be. Be proud were you are from and enjoy what Britain gives you. That’s it! PS. I may well get Australian citizenship but will in no way be more Australian as I just don’t feel it. I’m a mix of where I grew up, which is England and the heritage of my parents. Which is fine normal.