What happens when I use the Nationality Checking Service?

The checking service works on an appointment only basis. You need to book an appointment by contacting our Nationality Checking Service Team. When booking your appointment you will be asked for your Life in the UK test ID number to verify that the test has been taken and passed. When you come in for your appointment, our staff will ensure you have completed your application form properly for British Nationality and carry out the following checks:

- Staff will check that you have paid the required fee to the Home Office and the fees are made payable to “The Accounting Officer Home Office” in cheque or credit card formats.

- Staff will ensure that all the necessary accompanying documents have been enclosed.

- We will photocopy your passports, travel documents and any other documents that the Home Office requested you to supply and certify that they are true copies.

- We will send your completed application, certified photocopies of your passports and all other required valuable document with a proof of proficiency in English Language along with the fees to the Home Office.

- We will return your passports and other documents that you supplied with the exception of the Certificate of English Language, which is a requirement by the Home Office. The Home Office insist on the original being supplied. Remember, your passports will be returned to you so that you have peace of mind and therefore not restrained from travelling whilst your application is being processed.