Hi i have ltr stamp i my passport would like to apply for my no time limit. Necer been out the ciuntry more than a month. Pls is ut the old passport with the stamp should i submit
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Yes, when applying for a No Time Limit (NTL) application, you absolutely need to submit your old passport copy with the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) stamp. You don't have to submit the old passport. This is crucial as it serves as the primary evidence of your existing indefinite leave status in the UK.
The NTL application is essentially a process to transfer your existing ILR/ILE status from an old-style document (like a stamp or vignette in your passport) to a more modern form of proof, which is now primarily an eVisa, accessible through a UKVI account. While you may have previously received a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) for NTL applications, the Home Office is moving towards a fully digital system.
It's excellent that you haven't been out of the country for more than a month, as this strongly indicates you haven't broken the continuous residence requirement (which is generally not being outside the UK for more than two continuous years since you were granted ILR/ILE).
When you apply, you will typically be asked to provide:
* Your current valid passport or other identity document.
* **All passports you've held during your time in the UK, especially the one containing your LTR stamp.**
* Proof that you have not lost your indefinite leave (e.g., by remaining in the UK or not exceeding the allowed absences).
The NTL application is free, and you generally upload scanned copies of your documents online as part of the application process. You may also need to attend a UKVCAS service point to provide your biometrics (fingerprints and a photo).
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