Just wanted to ask you about cost of ceremony.  I was in the impression that cost of ceremony is included in the fees when you apply. Here is the text from their Web Site. Let me know if you are talking about someother fees or you are referring to the same fee that was included in the application time.

Naturalisation 6(1) - £268 (includes ceremony fee)
Naturalisation 6(2) - £268 (includes ceremony fee)
Naturalisation Joint 6(1) -£336 (includes two separate ceremony fees)
Adult Registration - £188 (includes ceremony fee)
Minor Registration(s) - £200 (Single/Multiple Applications)
Renunciation - £120

For further information please contact the Nationality Helpdesk on 0845 010 5200.

This text was from Home Office site:
http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/applying/nationality/feechanges

You are indeed right.  The fee of £268 which I paid, includes the ceremony.  The date I was given for my group ceremony was the 4th July.  That date however, was not convenient for me.  Instead, I opted to have an individual ceremony (up to 4 guests).  If you are able to pay for an individual ceremony you can have it as soon as possible.  If you are happy with the date you get for a ceremony then by all means take that date as it costs nothing extra. 

In my case, I know it essentially means that I have paid more (forefited part of the £268) but at least I have managed to have a British passport in time for my next trip, which is on 19th June.  No queing for visas and I can get a last minute deal no problem!!! 

Hope that clears up the slight confusion.

Ron.

Hi,

can you please explain me how to find NCS in London and number for fast track passport service. I have my test soon, so I would be greatfull for these informations.

Just to say once again, thanks.  Like I said before, I had my test on the 2nd May and passed thanks to the help provided on this site.  I did use the NCS, and via them my application form was sent off on the 15th May.  I received a reply back on the 19th May saying that my forms application and payment had been received.  I got a letter in the post on the 30th May (which was dated 23rd May) from the Home office saying that my application was successful.  I phoned on the 30th May to make an appointment for a ceremony and was given a group ceremony for the 4th July.  As I am planning to take a short break on the 19thJune and would like to use my new passport, I opted to have an individual ceremony.  I was able to have the ceremony on the 01st June.  The cost of an individual ceremony I think may vary according to which area you live - not sure.  It cost me £100 anyway.  I also made an appointment with the fast track passport service, where you can have your passport back within 7 working days. (first time passport applicants cannot use the one day service).  I had my appointment on the 05th June and should have my British passport  on the 12th June.  I won't be posting my letter on here as it is the same as the one that someone else did.  It just gave my details instead. 

Just to say good luck to all and thanks once again re the study material and the test questions.  Very useful.

Ron.