Nationality Checking Service Appointment Booking Form

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1 Finance and Corporate Resources Nationality Checking Service Appointment Booking Form You can complete this Nationality Checking Service Appointment form in Adobe Acrobat or print it and complete it by hand, using block capital letters. Return the form to Nationality Checking Service, Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA or for a quicker response to ncs@southlanarkshire.gov.uk (you will need Acrobat Reader version 8 or later to be able to save the completed form. Go to to download a free copy). If you need this information in another language or format, please contact us to discuss how we can best meet your needs. Phone: Before applying for an appointment please check you have all relevant documents. If you attend the appointment without the relevant documents you may have to make a further appointment at an additional cost. Full details can be found on the UK Border Agency website A separate appointment booking form is required for each family member applying. The fees for the Nationality Checking Service are at the end of this document. When we receive your completed booking form we will phone you to confirm the date and time of the appointment and we will collect the fee for your appointment by debit/credit card over the phone. The fee must be paid when making the appointment. You must make sure that you have fully completed the most up to date and valid application form before attending the Checking Service appointment. Should you require further information please refer to the UK Border Agency website

2 The following is a list of the most common types of applications: This list does not cover all the application types which can be submitted using the Nationality Checking Service (for further information please contact the Nationality Checking Service team on or ncs@southlanarkshire.gov.uk) Form Application type Documents required AN1 Single adult 6(1) Passport to cover the five year qualifying period Confirmation of immigration status An adult applying based on their own If no passport then alternative evidence* of residence to cover the outstanding qualifying period is required residence in the United Kingdom Original evidence of Life in the UK together with the evidence of identity produced at the test centre and have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher or an equivalent AN1 x 2 Joint Adults 6(1) Each applicant will require A couple who are married or in a civil partnership where both are applying for naturalisation AN1 Single Adult 6(2) MN1 (or part of parents MN1 (or part of parents Married to, or in a civil partnership with, a British citizen Single or multiple minors 3(1) Children born outwith the United Kingdom Single or multiple minors 1(3) Children born in the United Kingdom Passport to cover the five year qualifying period Confirmation of immigration status If no passport then alternative evidence* of residence to cover the outstanding qualifying period is required Original evidence of Life in the UK together with the evidence of identity produced at the test centre and have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher or an equivalent Marriage/civil partnership certificate Passport to cover the three year qualifying period Confirmation of immigration status If no passport then alternative evidence* of residence to cover the outstanding qualifying period is required Original evidence of Life in the UK together with the evidence of identity produced at the test centre and have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher or an equivalent Marriage/civil partnership certificate Evidence of spouse s/civil partner s British citizen status Full birth certificate Passport of entry into the United Kingdom Confirmation of immigration status of parents and child Written consent of both parents is required or a written explanation of why this is not possible Marriage certificate (if the father is making the Evidence that at least one parent is/or is about to become a British citizen If minor is over 13 years of age we need to see evidence of their residence in the UK for the last two years, this can be either a valid passport or letters from schools confirming attendance. Full UK birth certificate Evidence of either parent s settled status Marriage certificate (if the father is making the

3 Without the relevant documents we cannot offer you an appointment. Any documents not in English must be submitted along with an official translation. *Alternative evidence examples:- letters from employers/schools/colleges/universities confirming dates of work/attendance, P60 s, wage slips (must be a complete set of either 52 weekly, 26 fortnightly or 12 monthly wage slips), National Insurance contributions letter, letters from Inland Revenue confirming payment of taxes (if self employed), letters from DSS confirming receipt of unemployment benefit, income support or other benefits including child benefit. Utility bills are not accepted as alternative evidence. If alternative evidence is being submitted please give details at question 16. All persons aged 18 or over must attend the appointment in person. 1 Have you fully completed the most up to date and valid UKBA application form? Yes No 2 Have you read and understood the most recent UK Border Agency guidance notes for your application? Yes No I am aware that I must fully complete the most up to date and valid application form before attending the Checking Service appointment. If I attend the appointment without the relevant documents I may have to make a further appointment at an additional cost to me. Yes No 3 Name 4 Full address (including postcode) 5 Please provide a contact number you will be able to answer between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday 6 address 7 Date of birth

4 8 Nationality 9 Type of application being made (refer to table on page 2) Remember it is your responsibility to ensure that all required documents are provided 10 Give the date you first entered the United Kingdom. 11 Do you have indefinite leave to remain? Yes No If yes please give the date this was granted. 12 Give details of the valid from and expiry date of all your passport(s)/travel document(s) Current Previous Previous 13 Do you have any criminal convictions, including driving offences? Yes No If yes please give details (including dates, name of convicting court, sentence given) 14 Have you passed the Knowledge of Life in the UK test? Yes No 15 Do you have a speaking and listening qualification in English at B1 CEFR or higher or an equivalent? Yes No If yes please state which document you have.

5 16 If alternative evidence is being produced please provide details. Specify type of document being submitted (for example P60, employer s letter, child benefit letter) and include the date(s) the alternative evidence covers. 17 To establish that you were present in the United Kingdom at the beginning of the qualifying period please list all absences from the United Kingdom which fall within the first year of your qualifying period (The qualifying period is either three or five years, for example, if you are submitting a 6(2) application (married or in a civil partnership to a British citizen) and are completing this form for an appointment in 2014, please list your absences from the United Kingdom during If you are submitting an Adult 6(1) application and are completing this form for an appointment in 2014 please list your absences from the United Kingdom during 2009)

6 18 Do you require an interpreter? Yes No You will be liable for any fees for arranging an interpreter. The fee is payable at the time of paying your appointment booking fee. If yes, state language. 19 Preferred appointment location Hamilton Rutherglen No preference (if you select no preference you will be given the earliest available appointment at whatever office can offer you an appointment first) 20 Preferred appointment day/time Monday no morning appointments 2pm 3pm Tuesday 9am 10am 11am 2pm 3pm Wednesday 9am 10am 11am 2pm 3pm Thursday 9am 10am 11am 2pm 3pm Friday 9am 10am 11am no afternoon appointments No preference (if you select no preference you will be given the earliest available appointment at your chosen location where applicable) Appointment times are subject to availability. 21 How did you find out about our nationality checking service? Home Office website South Lanarkshire Council website Friend Other, please specify 22 If you have any additional comments or questions please state them in the space provided.

7 Nationality Checking Service Fees Type of application Fee Inclusive of VAT Adult who submits a single application pays one fee Husband and wife or civil partners living together who apply at the same time pay one fee Family Application (Two adults and up to 2 children) Any child under the age of per child Note: This fee is non-refundable. Payment can be made by debit/credit card. This fee is payable for the checking of your application(s), Home Office application fees also apply.