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HOME OFFICE APPLICATIONS
Summary
Historically, the Embassy has acted as a post box by accepting fees and forwarding applications for registration, naturalisation and renunciation to the Home Office. From 16 July 2012 applicants will now apply direct to UKBA. The Embassy will no longer be responsible for accepting applications for Home Office registration, naturalisation and renunciation. The Embassy will however continue to arrange the citizenship ceremonies.
Application process
The Embassycan no longer answer enquiries about eligibility, fees, application process or progress. Applicants should visit the relevant section of the UKBA website or contacts listed below:
For information about gaining or renouncing British nationality:
For advice before an application is submitted or information about the progress of an application already submitted:
Email alternatively use the telephone help lines 0845 010 5200 (UK calls only) +44 151 672 5626 (Overseas callers)
All applications made outside the UK for naturalisation, registration and renunciation must be made by the applicant direct to UKBA at:
UK Border Agency
100 Old Hall Street
1st Floor Plaza
Liverpool
L3 6QJ
United Kingdom
Applicants are encouraged to use courier services wherever possible in order to ensure the safe delivery of documents
Fees
For information about fees and how to pay:
NB The Embassy will not accept any nationality fees – applicants must pay UKBA direct by cheque, bankers draft or credit card paid in pounds sterling.
UKBA queries
UKBA will contact applicants direct if they need further information or clarification. However, if UKBA is unable to contact the applicant by phone or email they will forward letters to the Embassy for onward transmission to applicants. Applicants are encouraged to include an up to date email address with their application where possible.
UKBA document verification
Applicants must send their original documents to UKBA. Applicants may request the return of their documents before the conclusion of their application by contacting UKBA. Details are at:
A number of countries and territories do not allow passports to cross national borders. In these cases UKBA will ask applicants to submit a complete copy of their passport certified by a local notary. The Embassyis not allowed to make certified copies of foreign identity documents including passports or GRO documents.
Countries and territories that do not allow original passports to cross national borders:
Afghanistan
Albania
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh (tbc)
Belarus
Georgia
India
Iran
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Libya
Nepal (tbc)
North Korea
Morocco
Pakistan
Russia
Tajikistan
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Western Sahara
If further verification of documents is needed, UKBA will arrange for documents to be checked by the closest UKBA office.
Citizenship ceremonies
When UKBA has made their citizenship decision, UKBA will forward the decision letter and certificate of citizenship together with the original supporting documents to the nearest Embassy for them to arrange the citizenship ceremony and to return the documents to the applicant.
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