Finance and Corporate Resources
Nationality Checking Service
Appointment Booking Form
You can complete this Nationality Checking Service Appointment form in Adobe Acrobat and print
it out, 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 email the attachment to [email protected] (you will need Acrobat Reader
version 8 or later to be able to save the completed form. Go to www.adobe.com 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: 08457 406080 Email: [email protected].
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
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk .
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
www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk .
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 01555 673133 or e-mail [email protected])
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 If no passport then alternative evidence* of residence
based on their own to cover the outstanding qualifying period is required
residence in the Original evidence of Life in the UK together with the
United Kingdom 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
Passport to cover the five year qualifying period
A couple who are Confirmation of immigration status
married or in a civil If no passport then alternative evidence* of residence
partnership where to cover the outstanding qualifying period is required
both are applying for Original evidence of Life in the UK together with the
naturalisation 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
AN1 Single Adult 6(2) Passport to cover the three year qualifying period
Confirmation of immigration status
Married to, or in a If no passport then alternative evidence* of residence
civil partnership with, to cover the outstanding qualifying period is required
a British citizen 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
MN1 Single or multiple Full birth certificate
(or part of minors 3(1) Passport of entry into the United Kingdom
parents Confirmation of immigration status of parents and
application) Children born outwith child
the United Kingdom 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
application)
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.
MN1 Single or multiple Full UK birth certificate
(or part of minors 1(3) Evidence of either parent’s settled status
parents Marriage certificate (if the father is making the
application) Children born in the application)
United Kingdom
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 15.
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 Email address
7 Date of birth
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.
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 2013, please list your absences from the United Kingdom during 2010. If you are
submitting an Adult 6(1) application and are completing this form for an appointment in 2013
please list your absences from the United Kingdom during 2008)
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
Lanark
Hamilton
East Kilbride
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.
Nationality Checking Service Fees
Type of application Fee
Inclusive of VAT
Adult who submits a single application pays one fee £56.00
Husband and wife or civil partners living together who apply £80.00
at the same time pay one fee
Family Application (Two adults and one child) £91.00
Any child under the age of 18 £24.00 per child
Notes:
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.
