In reply to skog:
> See page 1, "Unless otherwise stated, please send original documents only. Photocopies are not acceptable. If you’re unable to send the original, please explain why.
> We’re unlikely to be able to approve your application without sight of the original document."
if you lived legally and worked for any of the 5 plus years in the UK, I would be a little surprised if anyone could not obtain copies of these (taken from the links you provided).
„h Letters or other documents from government departments or agencies, for example HM Revenue and Customs, Department for Work and Pensions, DVLA, TV Licensing
„h Letters or other documents from your GP, a hospital or other local health service about medical treatments, appointments, home visits or other medical matters
„h Bank statements/letters
„h Building society savings books/letters
„h Council tax bills or statements
„h Electricity and/or gas bills or statements
„h Water rates bills or statements
„h Mortgage statements/agreement
„h Tenancy agreement(s)
„h Telephone bills or statements.
Previous residence documents
„h Previous EEA residence documents, such as registration certificates, residence cards, etc
„h Previous biometric residence permits, if you have any
„h Previous passports, travel documents or national identity cards you¡¦ve held since living in the UK.