UK Visa Document Changes
From 28 October 2013, the UK Home Office updated its requirements for UK visa applications. Applicants submitting forms by post for extension of stay, indefinite leave to remain, or British citizenship no longer need to provide the original passport of the British or settled person supporting their application. A clear photocopy of their passport or travel document is now sufficient.
Applying for Extension of Stay or Indefinite Leave to Remain
- Forms FLR(M), SET(M), and SET(F)
- Fiancé(e) of a British citizen or settled person
- Civil partner or proposed civil partner of a British citizen or settled person
- Spouse of a British citizen or settled person
- Unmarried partner of a British citizen or settled person
- Same-sex partner of a British citizen or settled person
- Child or other dependent relative of a British citizen or settled person
Applying for British Citizenship
- Forms AN and MN1
- Spouse of a British citizen
- Civil partner of a British citizen
- Child of a British citizen parent
The photocopy must include all pages of the supporting passport, including blank pages. The UK Home Office will verify these documents with other government departments in line with the Data Protection Act 1998. They may request the original document at any point, and failure to comply may result in refusal of the application.
Applicants must still submit their own original passport or travel document as part of the UK visa application.
If you are planning to apply for a UK visa, please book a consultation with one of our UK visa experts. We can review your documents and guide you through the process to ensure compliance.
Source: *Link removed by UKBA*
