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Hi folks, posted same topic before, didn't get much in the way of feedback. Been in the uk for 3 yrs in June which means wifey can apply for citizenship soon, want things to go as smoothly as possible, I guess it's just an application form and all the documentation, marriage certificate etc etc?

Anybody can share experiences? I have an unconfirmed report that wifey will have to demonstrate knowledge of english language in the form of an esol/ellis certificate? Also, when we married in Los 3 yrs ago she didn't change her surname to my name on her Id card etc. Can this be done on our next visit to Los?

She is a homeowner and I hear that some documentation needs to be amended reguards her legal ownership with the local authorities now that she's married to me, a farang. Is this fact or fiction?

Finally, how long will wifey be without her Thai passport when we start the citizenship application? Thanx in advance for your replies guys n' gals, I'm sure I'll get the answers I need here on visa!

regs siamsam. :o ( excuse spelling and grammer, speedwriting sneekely at work. No internet access allowed !!)

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If you go to www.homeoffice.gov.uk and follow the links to nationality then you'll get all the info you need.

Basically, your wife needs to have been in the UK for 3 years and to have had indefinite leave for at least 1 of those and she must not have spent more than a certain length of time outside of the UK (can't remember the exact amount off the top of my head but it works out as an average of 90 days per year). She must also be able to show that she speaks English to an acceptable standard. This is achieved by submitting either a certificate showing a pass at ESOL level 3, or a degree certificate with proof that the course was conducted in English (if conducted in a non-English-speaking country), or UK GCSE certificates, or a document signed by an ESOL teacher to say that they have assessed your wife and found her English to be of the required standard. Also, applicants now have to go through a citizenship ceremony which is a big beano at the local town hall where all turn up in their Sunday best and swear allegiance to QEII (the monarch, not the ship).

That's about it, but check out the Home Office website for further details.

Scouse.

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If she changes her ID she will also have to change name on Home Registration.

With regard to Change of name on ID she will need to return to the amphur where she is registered.If she is re-registered in her new home check with local amphur's office.

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