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[sindy123]

Hi all,

I had travelled to France last week and had my passport stolen at a train station. I came to the UK in 2005 and had my ILR stamped on my passport in June 2011.In France a Police complaint has been filed and an Indian passport valid for 2 years was provided at the Paris indian embassy. Now I am back in the UK and would like to know what the procedure is to get my ILR back on the new passport.When I came to the UK and had my ILR there was no NTL card or biometric card or I've had any biometrics done. What forms should I fill to get my ILR back on my new passport. Also I was thinking of applying for my british citizen as it is now 71/2 years. Will I be able to directly apply for citizenship by surrendering my new passport provided at France and by providing copies of all the HSMP stamps I had on my old passport including ILR.

Please advise. Really confused if I should go for british citizen as my son's passport is british.



Thanks in advance.


Regards
Sindy

[Victoria]

It is totally your choice.  If you want to apply to naturalise you can (you'd need the KOL test if you haven't already taken it) or you can apply on form NTL.

[sindy123]

Thanks Vicotria. Just a question on that. Are you saying I can naturalise (apply for british citizen) with the new indian passport that doesnot have the ILR. But I have the copies which I can submit. And also I dont have to take a test. Back in 2005, I had taken a life in the UK test which was valid of r 2yrs then. Should I again take life in the UK test for british citizenship.

When I looked at the life in UK test website, they want a form of indentity , I do not have a UK driving licence but only have a passport. Is this new passport enough if I need to do a life in UK test.

Please clarify. Your response is very much helpful and appreciated.

Thanks
Sindy

[Victoria]

As I have said, you can naturalise now if you wish.

If you have already taken the test there is no need to take it again.

[sindy123]

Hi Victoria,

Thanks. I have sent you an email about my case. If you can be of any help.

Cheers
Sindy