British Citizenship

[Arthur Little]

now we have to start saving more extra money for the *expenses...

... that's unavoidable ...

, therefore, to appear to add to *those ... but, only by a mere "drop in the ocean" - i.e., £66 [approximately] extra - in comparison to the naturalisation fee itself.

Allow me to explain:

It's very probable a city the size of Stoke-on-Trent will have what's known as a 'Local Authority Checking Service' which, for the "princely" sum I've mentioned above, will - as its title implies - scrutinise and photocopy, one by one, the documents you've duly compiled ... together with your application (including your passport, naturally).

This is all done on a 'While-U-Wait' basis.

Immediately thereafter, the originals plus your passport are returned to you in person and your application - along with the relevant photocopied material - posted directly to the Home Office at their expense.

way, you can relax - secure in the knowledge that everything's as it SHOULD be - the added bonus being, of course, your application COULD be dealt with sooner than you might've otherwise expected.

Easy-peasy ... and well worthwhile!

[Arthur Little]

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Easy-peasy ... and well worthwhile!

Thus ... why not "start the ball rolling" (figuratively speaking) as follows:

Consult the Local Directory for the number of the City Council and ask to be put through to its 'Nationality Checking Service' in order to obtain a suitable appointment.

Do have your Bank details to hand ... as the fee for this service is payable at the time of booking.

However, the naturalisation fee - which includes the cost of your oath-taking ceremony - need only be paid for when you attend for interview. So no worries there!