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Nationality checking service

This service will check the accuracy of nationality applications before they are submitted to the Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND). Correctly completed applications with the relevant documents are generally resolved more quickly by the IND than incomplete applications.

However, this will not 'fast track' your application and we cannot guarantee that the IND will approve an application that has been checked. The IND deals with each application on its own merit.

The service offers:

  • checking of completed application forms;
  • checking that the correct selection of form and appropriate fee (to IND) have been made;
  • ensuring that all required supporting documents are attached;
  • checking, copying and certifying your supporting documents;
  • secure, swift and safe submission of your documents to the Home Office

The advantage of using the service is that your documents, including your passport, remain in your safekeeping and are not forwarded to the Home office for the duration of your application. The copies which we have certified as correct copies of the originals, are forwarded with your application to the Home Office.

Fees (inc VAT)

  • Single Adult - £65.00
  • Married couple (applying at the same time) - £90.00
  • Family (husband and wife and up to 2 children applying at the same time) - £110.00
  • Additional children - £25.00 each
  • Single child under 18 only (single application) - £25.00.

Please note these fees are subject to change on 1st April each year.

What you need

You will need to demonstrate knowledge of life in the United Kingdom, in addition to a level of competence in English. This is to ensure that new British citizens have an understanding of culture, customs and life in the UK.

Booking

Due to the high demand of this service appointments are restricted to the residents of Coventry and Warwickshire only.

To arrange an appointment please contact 01789 294293.

Location

Nuneaton Registration Office

Riversley Park, Coton Road, Nuneaton, CV11 5HA

Warwickshire Register Office

Warwick Market Square, Warwick, CV34 4SA

Knowledge of life in the UK test

If English is your first language or you are already competent in the language, you should take the Knowledge of Life in the UK test.

Test centre location details and further information

Please note that you must produce evidence of your identity when you sit the test. A letter will be issued from the test centre when you have passed the test and this must be provided with your other documents when you use the Nationality Checking Service.

English language courses

If your first language is not English or you have a limited command of the English language, you should take the 'English for Speakers of Other Languages with Citizenship' course. These are standard ESOL courses with 'Life in the UK' syllabus and will be provided from EnglishUK accredited colleges:

  • University of Cambridge ESOL examinations (ESOL Cambridge);
  • Trinity College London;
  • City & Guilds;
  • Edexel;
  • English Speaking Board (ESB);
  • Open College of the Northwest (OCNW);
  • Education Development International.

Applicants passing at level 1, 2 or 3 will have reached the required standard. When you attend an appointment with the Nationality Checking Service you must produce an ESOL certificate stating that you have a 'Skills for Life ESOL' qualification. You must also have an additional letter from the college confirming that the course used citizenship materials and that a life in the UK syllabus was used.

This service is only available to people living in Warwickshire and Coventry.

List of other authorities that offer nationality checking service

Further information and advice

  • UK Border Agency - Home Office
  • Learn Direct
  • Life in the UK test