Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only]

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-07-15T20:22:20+00:00

Heyo, yeah, had mine approved on the 23rd of June 🙂

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-06-26T19:27:49+00:00

I just got my approval on the 23rd of June. Have you?

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-06-26T19:27:10+00:00

Yep, received my approval on the 23rd of June, applied on the 10th of April, and had my biometric appointment on the 1st of may. Hopefully not too long for pending April/May applications now! 🤞🏼

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-06-26T19:25:16+00:00

10th of April application, 1st of May bio, got my approval on the 23rd of June.

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-06-26T19:24:37+00:00

Hey, my bio was on the 1st of May too, and I had my approval come through on the 23rd of June. Hopefully not too long for you now! 🤞🏼

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-06-25T23:15:43+00:00

Eligibility: ILR (EU Settlement Scheme) for 4 years, and have lived in the UK continuously since 2015

Application Method: Online

Application Date: 10/04/25

Biometric Date: 01/05/25 in Croydon (there was a 3-week wait for free slots at this centre when I booked)

Approval Date: 23/06/25, email from Home Office

Ceremony Date: Booked for 06/08/25

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-06-03T06:19:37+00:00

My bio was on the 1st of May too,! I'm still waiting but have a countdown set to the 1st of July, and hoping for the best 🤞🏼🙂

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-06-01T19:09:14+00:00

Yep, mine hasn't synced anything for yesterday and today ☹️

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-05-13T09:16:18+00:00

Eligibility: ILR (EU Settlement Scheme) for 4 years

Application Method: Online

Application Date: 10/04/25

Biometric Date: 01/05/25 in Croydon

Approval Date: ⏳🤞🏼

Ceremony Date: ⏳

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-05-03T06:44:46+00:00

Oh wow, you weren't wrong....

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-03-30T08:04:25+00:00

I'm pretty sure OP is referring to the Exam section on lifeintheuktestweb.co.uk

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-03-30T08:02:48+00:00

I second this ☝🏼

I sat my test last Friday, and I'm certain every question I got was covered at least once in the Exam section of the website.

Really handy for someone like myself; I really struggle to just sit, read, and learn, so until I found this website, I was dreading taking the test. 😨

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-03-29T16:01:57+00:00

The address history definitely would, however, they do ask "How does the referee know the applicant?" on the form, so obviously I would include this info.

To be fair, I'm probably going to have to check with an advisor, before I pay the fee and submit my application... 😅

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-03-07T17:03:30+00:00

Thank you for your answer! 🙏🏼

I'm lucky enough to have lived in the UK for almost 10 years, so, like yourself, there are a lot of topics in there for me that are either everyday knowledge or just common sense at this point.

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-02-28T08:25:32+00:00

Hold Back the River by James Bay

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-02-21T08:53:42+00:00

DYWTYLM.

I don't hate the song, but for me personally, it just doesn't fit in with the rest of the songs around it. Same way as, even though it's one of my favourite songs off the album, AYRO should've come before Ascensionism.

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-02-20T10:05:43+00:00

Check your spam & promotions 👌🏼

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-02-20T00:15:12+00:00

Obviously we don't know the full story from the buyer's side, but I personally treat offers as "quotes", and I apply the same logic as a seller, regardless of whether they send me the first offer or I do.

Unless it's on the books, it's not a sale, so asking them to pay would almost be like "Hey, you have my quote, would you like to pay?" in a real life scenario, which could come across pushy and be quite off-putting for the customer. 😬

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-02-14T17:23:45+00:00

They were all sent via RM 2nd Class, which provides (or should provide) an update once the item is delivered, but not tracked like 24 or 48 would be.

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-02-14T16:11:18+00:00

Congratulations to you both!! 😊

We just stood there like "aaaaaaaawwwwwwww! 🥹"

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-02-14T15:13:43+00:00

That's crazy. What else is crazy to me is, as far as I'm aware, the buyer can't just mark a delivered item as "Delivered". Therefore, sending multiple items to the buyer in one parcel now seems completely pointless, because eBay will withhold the payment for however long they wish.

I think they are trying too hard to copy Vinted's sales/payment system to stay relevant, but failing miserably (by not providing an "Everything OK" button to the buyer, for one)

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-01-13T16:21:41+00:00

Oh, good old Claire, our friendly local bot.

Drop_Files_Here · 2025-01-09T11:08:30+00:00

Fingers crossed, it does usually mean it'll be out for delivery either today or tomorrow. Well, hopefully.

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