Confirmation of legal residence in the UK

[Chetzee]

applying for a non O visa in the UK , can anyone shed light on what doc is acceptable to upload to cover " Confirmation of legal residence in the UK or Ireland". will an uploaded driving licence cover that ?      thanks .... 

[treetops]

(Another) copy of your passport.

[Chetzee]

9 minutes ago, treetops said:

(Another) copy of your passport.

really ?   or are you joking ? 

[Upnotover]

I used a recent gas bill, awaiting outcome.  Previously I also used a passport copy, albeit for a tourist visa but same requirement.

[treetops]

1 minute ago, Chetzee said:

really ?   or are you joking ? 

 

Yes, really.  I read it on here and did it successfully a few years ago applying for a non O in the UK.

[Upnotover]

They also sent an email asking for the following in addition to the documents requested on the e-visa website;

 

• Other request documents: - Flight details showing the applicant’s name, departure date, all flights en route from UK/Ireland/UK territories to Thailand

 

[Keeps]

25 minutes ago, Chetzee said:

really ?   or are you joking ? 

I've previously used passport page to satisfy this particular request when applying for SETV. 

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, Chetzee said:

really ?   or are you joking ? 

I gave @treetops the +1 heart.

His first post is sufficient and correct. 

[Negita43]

1 hour ago, treetops said:

(Another) copy of your passport.

I an suprised - a Passport has no address and only confirms your nationality not your residence

[DrJack54]

18 hours ago, Negita43 said:

I am suprised - a Passport has no address and only confirms your nationality not your residence

Passport confirms your automatic right of residence in your passport country.

Nothing to do with a proof of address.

That's why pp is sufficient 

 

[soi3eddie]

Just helped a friend in the UK get a Non-O single entry marriage visa. Simply upload a copy of bank statement where they asked for residence. Misleadingly, they ask for bank statement with £10,000 or high monthly amount in the funds section. Just simply uploaded a bank statement there with less than £2,000 balance. His evisa was issued within 3 days no further documents asked for other than passport and marriage certificate. They could clarify the requirements which would avoid any confusion. 

Edited February 12 by soi3eddie

[CFCol]

Try a gas bill, electric bill or council tax bill.

Any of these will prove your residential address.

[sandyf]

18 hours ago, Chetzee said:

really ?   or are you joking ? 

No - passport is the most significant document regarding right of abode.

Question is there mainly for non UK nationals, they have the right to apply if they have legal residence.

Many get mixed up over the word residence, legal residence has nothing to do with your address.

This is how it is worded in the e-visa notes for HK.

 

• Confirmation of legal residence, in the context of the Hong Kong SAR, generally refers to (a) Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (“A” HKID); (b) Hong Kong Identity Card indicating right to land (“R” HKID) or unconditional stay permit (“U” HKID); or (c) valid stay permit issued by Hong Kong Immigration (for “C” HKID holders).

• https://hongkong.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa-info?menu=5d84804a15e39c03c800281e

[Upnotover]

8 minutes ago, sandyf said:

Many get mixed up over the word residence, legal residence has nothing to do with your address.

Indeed.  Let's hope that doesn't apply to the fine folks at the Embassy.....from their website;

7. Document that can verify applicant's current residency (Applicant must apply for e-Visa via specific Embassy/Consulate conforming with his/her consular jurisdiction and residency.)

        - Applicants are requested to submit their local utility bills eg. electricity bill/ gas / mobile phone / rental agreement, pension statement.         

[sandyf]

On 2/13/2024 at 4:09 PM, Upnotover said:

Indeed.  Let's hope that doesn't apply to the fine folks at the Embassy.....from their website;

7. Document that can verify applicant's current residency (Applicant must apply for e-Visa via specific Embassy/Consulate conforming with his/her consular jurisdiction and residency.)

        - Applicants are requested to submit their local utility bills eg. electricity bill/ gas / mobile phone / rental agreement, pension statement.         

Indeed, highlights the the situation in the UK. Anyone that does not have legal residence in the UK shouldn't be able to have a utility bill, rent or have a pension. Mobile phone is the dubious one.

A UK passport certainly takes away any doubt.