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I'm about to become British

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JoshandJamie · 05/04/2007 21:16

I got a letter from the home office today say that I've been granted British citizenship. Just have to go to a citizenship ceremony and it's a done deal. I'll no longer be a South African. It's quite sad in a way - but good grief, how nice to not have to get visas for everywhere I go.

Hooray.

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tinkerbellhadpiles · 05/04/2007 21:18

Congratulations. It's all downhill from here.

Do you get a badge or something? I can't imagine what rubbish the Immigration service have put you through but well done for getting to the end of it still sane.

SherlockLGJ · 05/04/2007 21:18

Just tell me you do not have to swear allegiance to President Tony.

tinkerbellhadpiles · 05/04/2007 21:19

Is he still there? President Gordon isn't it?

DumbledoresGirl · 05/04/2007 21:21

What is this about a citizenship ceremony? Dh didn't have to do anything like that. Oh, light bulb lights in DG's head: is that something newish?

Plibble · 05/04/2007 21:24

Oooh, my SIL is doing that. Apparently the book you have to swot up on is ridiculous. But look on the bright side- no more taxation without representation.

Furball · 05/04/2007 21:25

did you have to answer questions like what it the queens middle name? and other usless trivia

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JoshandJamie · 05/04/2007 21:25

I have no idea what the ceremony involves. Probably have to sing God save the Queen etc and wave a flag. I did have to do a 'britishness test' to prove I could speak english and answer questions like: how regularly do British children get pocket money? And which country did Britain recruit most of its bus drivers from after ww2? And other gems.

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Perigrine · 05/04/2007 21:31

Did you have to give up your SA passport? Coz I still have both, was born here and spent the best part of my youth in SA, I find it really sad that I now think of myself as more scottish than South African . Where were you in SA and do you get asked if you are Australian - which I always find amusing!

Really glad that you will no longer have to get visas for places!!! Coz it is a pain!!

tinkerbellhadpiles · 05/04/2007 21:32

They probably just give you a passport and say 'you the man, innit' a lot. It'd be nice if you at least got to have your photo taken with a cardboard cutout of the queen.

SquonkyDonkeyHotCrossBuns · 05/04/2007 21:33

JoshandJamie - how often do British children get pocket money?

Mine get it when I remember or haven't been cunning enough to dock it.... so about twice a year!

SquonkyDonkeyHotCrossBuns · 05/04/2007 21:33

(and I have no idea about the bus driver question)

ShoshableEggEater · 05/04/2007 21:37

J&J how long did it take to get our sitazenship DDIL is SA and was trying to find out?

princesscc · 05/04/2007 21:40

I wonder how many Brisish born and bred would get all the questions right! I'd love to have a go, make it your mission tonight ladies - find me the quesionaire!

Oh and J&J - Congrats!

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JoshandJamie · 05/04/2007 21:40

Still have no idea how often britsh kids get pocket money - the book said once a week I think. And it was the West Indies apparently that sent over all the bus drivers. So there you go.

SSEggeater - because I'm married to a brit, I had to have lived here for 3 years (and have been married during that time) and then could apply. You first have to take the test. That doesn't take long - you just order the book, study and book an appointment. I then farted around for ages but could have submitted my stuff in immediately, and they claim it takes no more than 5 months for the application to be processed. Mine has taken just longer than that.

Not sure if I'm allowed both passports. Was told that i could but would have to reapply for dual citizenship annually which just seems like a pain in the butt.

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princesscc · 05/04/2007 21:41

I can't even spell BRITISH! so I've got no hope, have I!

ShoshableEggEater · 05/04/2007 21:42

DDIL has been here 3 yeras married for one think she is going to phone SA Embassy.

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JoshandJamie · 05/04/2007 21:43

oh - and tinkerbell (firstly, hope your piles are getting better - darn uncomfy) but yes, I do hope that I get a pic taken with a cardboard cut out of the queen.

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Furball · 05/04/2007 21:56

some test questions Here

SquonkyDonkeyHotCrossBuns · 05/04/2007 22:01

Don't care what that twunting test says, Father Christmas lives in LAPLAND.

SquonkyDonkeyHotCrossBuns · 05/04/2007 22:01

btw Josh&Jamie - congratulations

Furball · 05/04/2007 22:01

I got 11

chocolateface · 05/04/2007 22:05

I did a test on-line and failed. I'm Brithish born and bred.

LittleEasterLapin · 05/04/2007 22:05

Hooray for you, JoshandJamie!

princesscc · 05/04/2007 22:07

Ooop! I'm on my way to Heathrow now! What a crock of shit!

SquonkyDonkeyHotCrossBuns · 05/04/2007 22:11

I only got ten. And I still don't know what you're supposed to do when you get a dog???

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