Suffolk County Council is
registered with the Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner
as a member of the Nationality Checking Service.
You will need to complete an application form. You can
download a form from the Web
Site
Home Office - Applying for British Nationality
Alternatively you can telephone the Home Office on 0845 010
5200
When you have completed the form and gathered together the
appropriate documents you can arrange for an appointment with
a Nationality Checking Officer.
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What other documents will I need to produce?
This will depend on your individual
circumstances. Full details are shown on the application
form. All documents must be originals, photocopies are not
acceptable.
How much will it cost?
From 6 January 2011
|
Type of Application |
Total Fee payable by
customer |
VAT |
Taxable Amount |
| Single Adult |
£50 |
£8.33 |
£41.67 |
| husband and wife at same address who apply at the same
time |
£80 |
£13.33 |
£66.67 |
| husband and wife and up to 2 children under 18 who apply at the
same time |
£95 |
£15.83 |
£79.17 |
| Additional children under 18 on parents application |
£25 per child |
£4.17 |
£20.83 |
| Children under 18 who apply separately from their parents |
£40 |
£6.67 |
£33.33 |
From 1 January 2012
|
Type of Application |
Total Fee payable by
customer |
VAT |
Taxable Amount |
| Adult |
£50 |
£8.33 |
£41.67 |
| Child (up to age 18) |
£30 |
£5.00 |
£25.00 |
These fees are payable to Suffolk County Council at the time of
making the appointment and are non-refundable in the event of
cancellation. Payment can be made in person by cash or cheque
supported by a cheque guarantee card or by debit/credit card.
A £30 administration fee will apply for changes to appointment
dates/times.
The fee represents the charge for the Nationality Checking
aspect of the application only. Additional fees and
disbursements will apply which are payable to The Home
Office.
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Do I need to use the Nationality Checking Service?
No, you can send your application direct to The Home
Office if you prefer. However, there are advantages to
using the checking service:-
- Your documents will be checked and certified copies will be
sent with your application to The Home Office. This means you
will not need to send the originals with your
application. Your documents will not be lost in transit and
you will retain your passport whilst your application is being
processed at The Home Office.
- Your application will be checked for accuracy before it is
forwarded to The Home Office.
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How can I make an appointment?
To make an appointment please call our booking line 01473 583050
between 9am and 4pm Monday - Friday.
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What will happen at the appointment?
Your documents will be checked,copied and certified by the
Nationality Checking Officer. They will also check your
application form before sending the application, together with the
fee direct to The Home Office by secure
mail.
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Do I need to live in Ipswich or Suffolk to use this
service?
No, the service is available to anyone applying for British
Citizenship.