I'm preparing my mum's application for British Citizenship, who has recently turned 65. Has anyone applied for this, and how does it look in terms of the exemption from the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirements?
Do you have to send a cover letter to explain the exemption? On the Guide, it doesn't mention anything about it, and it's mostly for long-term physical or mental conditions. Just cautious that this could be grounds for application rejection.
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Exemption from the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirements
If you are aged 65 or over, you will be exempt from meeting the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirement. If you have a long term physical or mental condition that prevents you from meeting the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirements, you may also be exempt. You can indicate you think you should be exempt by providing details on your application. Please note that physical or mental illness will not automatically exempt you from these requirements. If your illness responds to treatment, then we will expect you to prepare yourself to meet these requirements. Only if your condition prevents you permanently from meeting these requirements would we consider an exemption. Temporary illnesses, such as depression or stress, would not normally be grounds for exemption. You will need to provide evidence from your doctor or medical professional. Guide AN 23 If you are requesting an exemption from either, or both, parts of these requirements you must also complete the Waiver request form published on Gov.UK. This form must be completed by a registered medical practitioner who has met with you as part of their assessment. You will not be exempted on grounds of illiteracy. Long residence is not a reason for exemption either. The requirement to demonstrate Knowledge of Language and of Life in the UK is specified in law and these are not grounds for exemption. If you were exempted from the knowledge of language and life requirements when you applied for indefinite leave to remain, you must now meet the requirement before applying for naturalisation, unless you are exempted on grounds of age or physical or mental impairment