Citizen Witness question?
Oct 2nd 2012, 8:08 pm
#1
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Citizen Witness question?
I am applying for Citizenship for my 2 UK born kids.
It says my witness must have an NZ passport but not be a relative. However we have lived in the UK for 20 yrs and don't have any kiwi friends here. So does this mean I should get a witness from NZ who has only briefly met my kids last year on holiday. My parents have lots of suitable friends, but this means posting passport photos to NZ for signing. Is this right? Seems silly cos they don't really know my children only me?
It says my witness must have an NZ passport but not be a relative. However we have lived in the UK for 20 yrs and don't have any kiwi friends here. So does this mean I should get a witness from NZ who has only briefly met my kids last year on holiday. My parents have lots of suitable friends, but this means posting passport photos to NZ for signing. Is this right? Seems silly cos they don't really know my children only me?
Oct 3rd 2012, 2:19 am
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Re: Citizen Witness question?
I am applying for Citizenship for my 2 UK born kids.
It says my witness must have an NZ passport but not be a relative. However we have lived in the UK for 20 yrs and don't have any kiwi friends here. So does this mean I should get a witness from NZ who has only briefly met my kids last year on holiday. My parents have lots of suitable friends, but this means posting passport photos to NZ for signing. Is this right? Seems silly cos they don't really know my children only me?
It says my witness must have an NZ passport but not be a relative. However we have lived in the UK for 20 yrs and don't have any kiwi friends here. So does this mean I should get a witness from NZ who has only briefly met my kids last year on holiday. My parents have lots of suitable friends, but this means posting passport photos to NZ for signing. Is this right? Seems silly cos they don't really know my children only me?
Oct 3rd 2012, 8:55 am
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Re: Citizen Witness question?
Thanks Simonsi I will e-mail them and ask. I don't mind posting them to NZ but feel like Mums friends only know my kids from school photos on the mantlepiece!!
Oct 4th 2012, 8:37 am
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Re: Citizen Witness question?
I was able to get a UK lawyer to witness ours for us, check if this is still an option...
