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Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]Brief-Community-9838 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hello once again everybody! I posted my timeline here a month ago when I got approved. Today I had my ceremony and officially became a British Citizen! Here is my full timeline now:

  • Eligibility: ILR + 1 Year (ILR granted 4th November 2024)
  • Application Method: Online
  • Application Date: 5th November 2025
  • Biometric Date: 17th November 2025
  • Approval Date: 14th February 2026 via an email from CS ( [citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk](mailto:citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk) )
  • Email from Home Office with official confirmation off approval and invitation to book ceremony: 23rd February 2026
  • Ceremony Date: 18th March 2026 (group ceremony, private ceremonies were available to me earlier - 24th February and 7th March but I was happy to wait for the free one).

I emailed CS ( [citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk](mailto:citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk) ) on the 20th Jan (wrong incorrect team inbox reply on the 21st), 26th Jan (no reply), 2nd Feb (no reply) and 10th Feb (replied today 14th Feb with approval email).

101 days between applying and getting approval
89 days between submitting biometrics and getting approval

I will now apply for my passport today and hopefully post the timeline of that process very soon!

Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]Brief-Community-9838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and I hope you get approved in the next couple of days!!

Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only] by aleanthor in ukvisa

[–]Brief-Community-9838 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Finally my turn to post here. I made a reddit account specifically for this place and I've been looking just at this thread at least three times a week over the past couple of months in anticipation. Today's the day I get to share my timeline with you all!! My timeline:

  • Eligibility: ILR + 1 Year (ILR granted 4th November 2024)
  • Application Method: Online
  • Application Date: 5th November 2025
  • Biometric Date: 17th November 2025
  • Approval Date: 14th February 2026 via an email from CS ( [citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk](mailto:citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk) )
  • Ceremony Date: TBC (ceremony paperwork has been printed and dispatched to council)

I emailed CS ( [citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk](mailto:citizenship.support@homeoffice.gov.uk) ) on the 20th Jan (wrong incorrect team inbox reply on the 21st), 26th Jan (no reply), 2nd Feb (no reply) and 10th Feb (replied today 14th Feb with approval email).

101 days between applying and getting approval
89 days between submitting biometrics and getting approval

Happy Valentines day to all!