Summary
For British citizenship applications, biometrics are generally required for each new submission, even if previously provided within six months. This applies to MN1 applications for children under 18 as well. Delays in processing biometrics can occur due to high application volumes or administrative backlogs. If you have not received updates after 7 weeks, contact the UK Visa Application Centre in Ghana for assistance. Ensure all documents are complete and accurate, and monitor correspondence from the Home Office.Full Conversation
Africa
To answer your question, generally, when applying for British citizenship, you are required to submit biometrics for each new application, even if you've provided them in the past six months. However, specific details can vary depending on individual circumstances.
Are you applying for British citizenship from Africa? Any specific country might have additional guidelines.
Ghana
For a British citizenship application, you generally need to provide biometrics each time you apply, even if you've done so in the past six months. Since you are applying from Ghana, make sure to check the specific guidelines of the UK Visa Application Centre in Ghana.
Do you need information on the nearest UK Visa Application Centre in Ghana?
It was mn1 application
For an MN1 application (registration of a child under * as a British citizen), biometrics are generally required each time an application is submitted, regardless of previous submissions within the past six months.
You can find more specific information and guidelines by contacting the UK Visa Application Centre in Ghana:
UK Visa Application Centre Ghana
Website: https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-outside-ukDo you have any other questions related to your application?
So....for 2 months we have not hearc from them regarding the biometrics submissions
For an MN1 application, it can sometimes take a while for biometrics to be processed.
- Contact UKVI for an update on your application.
- Ensure all submitted documents were complete and accurate.
Would you like information on how to contact UKVI for an update?
Yh they said the application is running in their system as normal from the home office uk
It sounds like your application is still being processed, which can sometimes take time.
- Ensure you monitor any correspondence from the Home Office.
- You can also contact the UK Visa Application Centre in Ghana for updates.
Would you like guidance on other aspects of the application process?
So do biometrics also delay?
Biometrics can sometimes delay the application process, especially if there are high volumes of applications or other administrative backlogs.
- Ensure that you have provided all required documents correctly.
- Regularly check for updates from the Home Office.
- Contact the UK Visa Application Centre in Ghana for any specific queries.
Do you need assistance with contacting the UK Visa Application Centre?
For hoe long
The processing time for biometrics can vary, but it generally takes a few weeks. Delays can occur due to high application volumes or administrative backlogs.
Would you like information on average processing times or how to expedite your application?
My take * weeks
Delays in biometrics can be frustrating, especially after * weeks. Here are some steps you can take:
- Contact the UK Visa Application Centre in Ghana for an update.
- Check if there are any missing documents or issues with your application.
If you need contact information for the UK Visa Application Centre, please let me know.
Contacted them and they said its running in their system as normal
It seems like your application is still within the processing timeframe. Delays in biometrics can occur, but if the UK Visa Application Centre has confirmed that everything is running normally, it may just be a matter of waiting.
Would you like more information on what to do if your application processing time exceeds the typical timeframe?
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