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Anyone applied for a UK Passport?
I will be able to soon (enough) and want to know some of the things they ask/look for...

Can anyone help?
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i did it through my father

i needed my birth certificate, his birth certificate, my mothers birth certificate, their marriage license and thats all i can remember.. all originals too no copies.
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Yep its easy as pie as long as you got the goods as noted in dpt's post below. I too got mine due to my lovely dad being a Pom woohooooo makes it a hell of a lot easier over here hehe Pink Winky

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Geoffy, I assume you're in the same boat as me as in you've been here for a number of years and will soon qualify for a passport? What are the rules on that you know? i.e. how many years do you have to be in the UK working before you can apply? It's been so long since I looked into it that I forget (and I think it's changed now anyway).
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Yes I'm iwth you spike. I'm not entitled to a passport via my parents or anything like that.

I've worked in London on a 2 year working holiday visa, and now have a 4 year highly skilled migrant visa... I'm not too sure what I need to do, and what they'll be looking for (when the time comes) to apply for a passport...
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How hard is it to get the Highly Skilled Migrant VISA? I was looking at the points system and it seemed to be as simple as having a degree with 4 years experience.
Is it really that simple? No required job offer or financial sponsors needed?
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Either way, if you go down to Croyden - be prepared for a long wait, and be ready to fork out loads of cash.

My wife just got a spousal visa, for £500.

Ouch.
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I am looking at US$7000 for a greencard so 500 quid isn't too bad.
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geoffy said:
Yes I'm iwth you spike. I'm not entitled to a passport via my parents or anything like that.

I've worked in London on a 2 year working holiday visa, and now have a 4 year highly skilled migrant visa... I'm not too sure what I need to do, and what they'll be looking for (when the time comes) to apply for a passport...


Ummm... I think you'll need to work out your entire HSMV before you can apply - basically you need to be living and working in the UK for 4/5 years before you can ask for a Passport, BUT (and its a big BUT) those 2 years on a working holiday visa ARE NOT allowed to count towards that 4/5 years.

I could be wrong, but I think thats how it goes. I don't follow it too closely, I was born with a UK passport sticking out of my ass so I don't follow UK immigration rules too closely Wink
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RDG said:
Either way, if you go down to Croyden - be prepared for a long wait, and be ready to fork out loads of cash.

My wife just got a spousal visa, for £500.

Ouch.


I'm forking out £1400 for an highly skilled migrant visa through 1st Contact - that stings big time!
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Don't do it TS! The form isn't that difficult, it's just a waste of money! I almost paid up but instead just asked them all the questions and come time to pay I just sent it in myself... Mr. Green
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Anyone know any government websites with info on things like this? If you can apply for a passport after 4 years I'll be sitting pretty in 9 months Cool
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The govwernment website is useless to answer these questions, but I can tell you that you now need to complete no less than 5 years on Limited leave to Remain, before you can apply for indefinite leave. After that, it's a minimum of 1 year on indefinite leave before you apply for naturalisation, which apparently takes 5-7 months to process. You have to sit a test on "Britishness" too. Once that's done you can apply for the Passport.

Whilst on Leave to remain you have to be living in the country for most of the time. Apparently they are a bit loose with this, although you can't be out for much longer than a total of 12 months over the 5 years, without good reason (e.g. business activities).

INDpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk is the email addressmto ask more specific questions Mr. Green
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I know it's a lot to pay and you don't get that much in return but I didn't want to take the chance of getting it turned down as I will only get one crack at it. Oh, and my case isn't that cut and dry either - my work experience is pretty boarder line as to whether it's at grad level or not.
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I got this back from the home office this morning, this should clear things up a bit;

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As of April 3rd 2006, a person needs to complete 5 years in the HSMP category prior to applying for indefinite leave to remain, you will need to obtain and submit a SET(O) application form.

The earliest you may submit an application is up to 28 days before the completion of your 5th year.

Application forms are available from the IND website or by calling 0870 241 0645.

The Home Office now charges for applications:£335 for a postal application or £500 for the Premium Service in person at a Public Enquiry Office.

You will need to provide P60's for the full 5 years and a letter of continuing employment from your current employer.

Any short absences due to paid leave or business trips are acceptable.

There is no set amount of time you can remain out of the UK, however absences will be taken into consideration by the caseworker.

If your application is refused your employer is required to apply for an extension on your work permit.

The Home Office must be satisfied that the applicant has spent a continuous period of 5 years in approved employment.

Please be advised that time spent on a Working Holiday Maker visa cannot be included in the five years.