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Justice and Home Affairs Customs and Immigration Service Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth St Helier, Jersey, JE1 1JD Tel: +44 (0)1534 448000

Naturalisation Applications

Applications will only be accepted by post, or by hand delivery. Please ensure the application, together with all supporting original documentation, is presented in a sealed envelope marked Immigration Casework (do not use - plastic sleeves and/or ring binders). Please be advised that the onus is on you, the applicant to ensure that you satisfy the requirements by using the guidance material that accompanies Form AN. Failure to submit all the required documentation may delay in the application being processed or result in the application being returned. There is a fee for this application Current fees are shown at www.gov.je on the ‘Immigration and Nationality Fees’ page. You may pay by one of the following methods: - Cheque – made payable to the ‘Treasurer of the States’ - Debit card / credit card (complete payment slip attached) - BACS – Sort Code: 40-25-34; Account number: 71212222; Account name: Revenue Jersey (In the payment reference please write NAT followed by the applicants SURNAME, failure to do so may result in a delay in the application being processed) If the payment submitted does not cover the full cost of your application, it will be an invalid application and the form will be returned to you, together with any documentation submitted. The fee charged is for processing and consideration of the application. This fee is payable at the time the application is submitted regardless of the outcome. Should the application be withdrawn or fails to meet the requirements the fee will not be refunded. The application will not be considered until the payment has cleared. Postal applications should be sent to: Customs and Immigration Service, Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth, St Helier, JE1 1JD. Hand delivered applications should be submitted to: Customs and Immigration Service, c/o Passport Desk, Customer and Local Services, Philip Le Feuvre House, La Motte Street, St Helier, JE4 8PE. Please be advised that original documents submitted in support of your application will be returned to you within three weeks from the date the application is received and that you will be notified either by phone or email when your documents are ready for collection. Original documents can be collected from Customs and Immigration Service, c/o Passport Desk, Customer and Local Services, Philip Le Feuvre House, La Motte Street, St Helier, JE4 8PE.

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Naturalisation applications (Form J1)

Checklist for Applicant:

You must ensure that you understand and satisfy the legal requirements to qualify for naturalisation. These are explained in detail in Section 2 of the ‘Guide for Applicants’. You must also fill out the application form correctly. You should read the accompanying ‘Guide for Applicants’, and follow the instructions carefully. Fees cannot be returned for applications that fail.

Please check that you meet the following requirements, and tick the appropriate boxes:

Requirements Yes No

1 Are you aged 18 or over on the date of application?

2 Are you of sound mind, so that you understand the step you are taking?

3 Do you intend to continue to live in the UK/Channel Islands/Isle of Man?

4 Can you communicate in English to an acceptable degree?

5 Have you passed the Citizenship Test?

6 Do you have indefinite leave to remain or have permanent residence?

7 Are you of good character?

8 Have you lived in the UK/Channel Islands/Isle of Man for a minimum period of 5 years (or 3 years if applying on basis of marriage to a British citizen) before your application?

9 Were you physically present in the UK/Channel Islands/Isle of Man on the day 5 years (or 3 years if applying on basis of marriage to a British citizen), prior to date of application?

10 Have you been in breach of Immigration law during the residential qualifying period?

11 Have you been absent from the UK/ Channel Islands/Isle of Man for more than 450 days in the last 5 years (or 270 days in last 3 years if applying on basis of marriage to a British citizen)?

12 Have you been absent for more than 90 days in the last 12 months?

13 Do you understand and accept that, under the provision of Protocol No 3 of the Treaty of Accession, a British passport issued to an applicant who makes a naturalisation application in Jersey, will be endorsed “The holder is not entitled to benefit from EU provisions relating to employment or establishment”. If you have 5 years residency in the UK, or a UK born parent/grandparent, your British passport will not contain this endorsement (please see form entitled “Channel Islander Status”)

If you have answered ‘No’ to any of the questions 1-9 then you do not qualify for naturalisation. If you have answered ‘Yes’ to any of the questions 10-12 or answered ‘No’ to question 13 then you should seek further clarification from Jersey Customs and Immigration before you submit your application.

14 Have you completed 5 years residency in the UK? (this does not include time in Jersey)

Oath Affirm

15 Please indicate your preference for the oath or affirmation of allegiance.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you qualify for naturalisation. Fees cannot be refunded for applications that fail. By signing below you are confirming the following:

I have read, and completed, the above checklist.

I understand and satisfy the legal requirements to qualify for naturalisation. Signed: ____________________ Date: ____________________ Name (print): ____________________

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Naturalisation applications (Form J2)

Checklist for Applicant:

You must fill out the application form correctly. You should read the accompanying ‘Guide for Applicants’, and follow the instructions carefully. Fees cannot be refunded for applications that fail.

Applicants are required to submit an application form which satisfies the following requirements:

If you do not meet the above requirements your application will be delayed, and may be rejected.

Please also include:

Applications may fail due to the applicant not meeting the legal requirements required to apply for naturalization, not filling out the application form correctly, or through a lack of documentation.

If we need more documents we will write and ask you for them. We will give you three weeks to respond. If you do not respond in the time we allow you, then we will decide your application on the information that we already have, but there is a risk that your application will not succeed. It is our policy to return valuable documents in person at Maritime House.

Fees cannot be refunded for applications that fail.

Please answer the following question in the space below and overleaf (continue on a separate sheet if required): What are your reasons for applying for British Citizenship?

Requirements Yes No

Is one referee British?

Is the second referee a person of professional standing?

Have you attached a photograph to Section 5 and provided a spare photograph?

Have you filled in all sections that apply to your application?

Have you crossed out all sections that do not apply?

Have you signed and dated your application?

Have you completed all sections of the Police check (Applicant) form?

Have both of your referees completed all sections of the Police check (Referee) form?

Have you completed your letter to Income Tax?

Have you completed your letter to Social Security?

Requirements Yes No

Applicant’s current and previously held passports

Birth Certificate

Marriage Certificate (if applicable)

Current bank account statements

Notice of assessment to Jersey Income Tax and any associated receipts

Social Security number

Statement of any investments held

Any other paperwork you feel will support your application

Payment

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CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENT SLIP Card holder’s full name: ________________________________________________________________ Type of Card: ______________________________ CREDIT/DEBIT (delete as appropriate) (American Express cards are not accepted) Please debit my: Card Number:

Security Number, last 3 digits from the number shown on the signature strip of the card.

Valid from: ___________________ Expiry date: __________________________ Address of card holder: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________Post code: _________ Amount to be debited: _____________________________

Card holder’s signature: _______________________________

Once payment has been taken this form is destroyed.

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For Naturalisation and Registration applicants At your Citizenship ceremony you will be required to swear or affirm an oath of allegiance to Her Majesty the Queen and to pledge your loyalty to the UK. Please indicate on your checklist which of the oath or affirmation you intend to use at your ceremony.

Either -

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE

“I, (full name) ..........................................., swear by Almighty God that, on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors according to law.” ..........................................................................................................................................................................

Or - AFFIRMATION OF ALLEGIANCE

“I (full name)..........................................., of (address)…………………… do solemnly and sincerely affirm, that, on becoming a British citizen, I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Her Heirs and Successors according to law.” ..........................................................................................................................................................................

In all cases - PLEDGE

“I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values. I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen.”

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Justice and Home Affairs Customs and Immigration Service Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth St Helier, Jersey, JE1 1JD Tel: +44 (0)1534 448000

Naturalisation Application - Request For Police Check (APPLICANT)

A. To be completed by applicant for naturalisation, in BLOCK CAPITALS. All sections MUST be filled in – DO NOT leave ANY blank areas. If not applicable please state ‘N/A’ or ‘NONE’. Please give previous addresses going back over the past FIVE years and show FROM and TO dates in each case. If you have been at the same address for over 5 years please indicate ‘AS ABOVE’ for question on addresses in last five years.

Surname.............................................................. All forenames in full.....................................................

Maiden name...................................................... Any previous surnames...............................................

Date of birth........................................................ Place of birth...............................................Sex M/F (to include town/city and country)

Present address........................................................................................................................................ (must include postcode) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Previous addresses in last five years Date from: Date to: (must include all postcodes) (month and year) (month and year)

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I have the following prosecution(s) pending, court conviction(s), police caution(s) and/or Parish Hall attendances: ..................................................................................................................................................................

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I am making an application to the Customs & Immigration Service for naturalisation as a British citizen and understand that this is subject to a Police record check. I am aware that all convictions may be disclosed. I hereby declare that the information I have given is true and I consent to a Police record check being made.

Signature...................................................................................... Date.................................................

B. To be completed by Customs & Immigration Service

I hereby request that a Police record check be made in respect of the above-named referee for the period of 10 years preceding the date on which the above declaration is signed and that I be notified of unspent convictions.

Signature and title......................................................................... Date................................................

C. For Police use only

No trace on details supplied The applicant appears identical with the person whose criminal record is attached

Signature....................................................................... Date............................................................

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Justice and Home Affairs Customs and Immigration Service Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth St Helier, Jersey, JE1 1JD Tel: +44 (0)1534 448000

Naturalisation Application - Request For Police Check (REFEREE)

A. To be completed by referee of applicant for naturalisation, in BLOCK CAPITALS. All sections MUST be filled in – DO NOT leave ANY blank areas. If not applicable please state ‘N/A’ or ‘NONE’. Please give previous addresses going back over the past FIVE years and show FROM and TO dates in each case. If you have been at the same address for over 5 years please indicate ‘AS ABOVE’ for question on addresses in last five years.

Surname.............................................................. All forenames in full.....................................................

Maiden name...................................................... Any previous surnames...............................................

Date of birth........................................................ Place of birth...............................................Sex M/F (to include town/city and country)

Present address........................................................................................................................................ (must include postcode) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Previous addresses in last five years Date from: Date to: (must include all postcodes) (month and year) (month and year)

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I have the following prosecution(s) pending, court conviction(s), police caution(s) and/or Parish Hall attendances: ..................................................................................................................................................................

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I am acting as a referee for (applicant’s name)..................................................................who is applying for naturalisation as a British citizen. I understand that this is subject to a Police record check. I am aware that all convictions may be disclosed. I hereby declare that the information I have given is true and I consent to a Police record check being made.

Signature...................................................................................... Date.................................................

C. To be completed by Customs & Immigration Service

I hereby request that a Police record check be made in respect of the above-named referee for the period of 10 years preceding the date on which the above declaration is signed and that I be notified of unspent convictions.

Signature and title......................................................................... Date................................................

D. For Police use only

No trace on details supplied The applicant appears identical with the person whose criminal record is attached

Signature....................................................................... Date............................................................

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Justice and Home Affairs Customs and Immigration Service Maritime House, La Route du Port Elizabeth St Helier, Jersey, JE1 1JD Tel: +44 (0)1534 448000

Naturalisation Application - Request For Police Check (REFEREE)

A. To be completed by referee of applicant for naturalisation, in BLOCK CAPITALS. All sections MUST be filled in – DO NOT leave ANY blank areas. If not applicable please state ‘N/A’ or ‘NONE’. Please give previous addresses going back over the past FIVE years and show FROM and TO dates in each case. If you have been at the same address for over 5 years please indicate ‘AS ABOVE’ for question on addresses in last five years.

Surname.............................................................. All forenames in full.....................................................

Maiden name...................................................... Any previous surnames...............................................

Date of birth........................................................ Place of birth...............................................Sex M/F (to include town/city and country)

Present address........................................................................................................................................ (must include postcode) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Previous addresses in last five years Date from: Date to: (must include all postcodes) (month and year) (month and year)

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I have the following prosecution(s) pending, court conviction(s), police caution(s) and/or Parish Hall attendances: ..................................................................................................................................................................

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I am acting as a referee for (applicant’s name)..................................................................who is applying for naturalisation as a British citizen. I understand that this is subject to a Police record check. I am aware that all convictions may be disclosed. I hereby declare that the information I have given is true and I consent to a Police record check being made.

Signature...................................................................................... Date.................................................

D. To be completed by Customs & Immigration Service

I hereby request that a Police record check be made in respect of the above-named referee for the period of 10 years preceding the date on which the above declaration is signed and that I be notified of unspent convictions.

Signature and title......................................................................... Date................................................

E. For Police use only

No trace on details supplied The applicant appears identical with the person whose criminal record is attached

Signature....................................................................... Date............................................................

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Date: ..................................... (insert address)

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Income Tax Reference: ...................................... Comptroller of Taxes Cyril Le Marquand House P O Box 56 The Parade St Helier JE4 8PF Dear Sir To enable the processing of my application for naturalisation as a British citizen I,

(insert name)...................................................................................(nee)............................., hereby

authorise and request you to disclose to the Head of Service, Customs & Immigration Service

whether my Income Tax affairs are, or are not, substantially in order, whichever may in your

opinion be the case.

I also authorise and request you to inform the Head of Service, Customs & Immigration Service

the date on which I first registered for Income Tax.

Yours faithfully (signature) _________________________ ................................................................................................................................................

THIS SECTION ONLY APPLICABLE IF YOU ARE A MARRIED WOMAN

I, (husband’s name)....................................................................................................., being the

husband of (wife’s name).........................................................................(nee)............................,

hereby authorise and request you to disclose to the Head of Service, Customs & Immigration

Service whether my Income Tax affairs, IN AS MUCH AS THEY RELATE TO THE INCOME OF

MY WIFE, are, or are not, substantially in order, whichever may in your opinion be the case.

Yours faithfully (signature of husband) _______________________

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Date: ..................................... (insert address)

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........................................... Social Security Number: ...................................... Contribution & Enforcement Team Leader Employment & Social Security 3rd Floor Philip Le Feuvre House La Motte Street St Helier Jersey Dear Sir To enable the processing of my application for a grant of British citizenship I,

(insert name)...................................................................................(nee)................................. hereby

authorise and request you to disclose to the Head of Service, Customs & Immigration Service

whether I am or am not in compliance with my obligations under Social Security Legislation,

whichever may in your opinion be the case.

I also authorise and request you to inform the Head of Service, Customs & Immigration Service

the date on which I first registered for Social Security.

For your assistance I attach a form, completed to the best of my knowledge, giving details of my past employment. Yours faithfully __________________________

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Channel Islander Status

Channel Islander Status means that you do not have the automatic right to live or work in Europe. When the UK joined the European Community in 1973, the Islands chose not to become full members. One of the results of this was that persons who naturalise in Jersey are issued with British passports endorsed with the words “The holder is not entitled to benefit from EU provisions relating to employment or establishment”. Therefore, a person who naturalises in Jersey will not have an automatic right to settle and work in EU countries. Such a person will be treated as someone from outside of the EU and will need to apply for relevant permission to reside or work in that EU country. If, however, you have a parent or grandparent born in the United Kingdom, or you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for 5 years, you will not have the Channel Islander Status endorsement in your British passport and you will have the right to live and work in the European Union as a full British citizen without restriction. How can I apply to live or work in a European country? If you naturalise in Jersey, and do not have a parent or grandparent born in the United Kingdom, or have been ordinarily resident in the UK for 5 years, and you wish to live or work in a European country (excluding the UK), you should first get permission from the relevant embassy in the UK. Alternatively, if you have a link with another European Union country, then you may be able to apply for a passport issued by that country. You could then live and work in Europe on that passport. You will need to contact the embassy of that country for advice.