Written question asked by Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 23 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 2016. It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Monday, 29 February 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.

Visas: English Language

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to provide certified copies of identity documents to visa applicants to support their applications to undertake an approved English language test.

Answer

There is no intention to change the current policy with regards to identity checks for Secure English Language Testing (SELT). Photocopies, whether certified or not, are not accepted when a candidate sits a test. Only original and valid documents are acceptable. This will allow test centre staff to confirm that the document is genuine and relates to the individual who is sitting the test.

The only acceptable forms of identification in the UK are:

• a passport or travel document;

• a EU Identity Card;

• a Biometric Residence Permit.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 28011
Session: 2015-16
Subjects: English language Visas
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Visas: English Language

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