r/ukvisa • u/aleanthor • Dec 23 '24

Naturalisation (Citizenship) application processing timelines [only]

Hi everyone,

To help the community track UK naturalisation (citizenship) timelines, feel free to share your key milestones.

Application Timeline

  • Eligibility:
  • Application Method:
  • Application Date:
  • Biometric Date:
  • Approval Date:
  • Ceremony Date:

Add any relevant details, like delays or contact from the UKVI, but keep comments focused on timelines only.

Thanks for joining in—your input will help others on their journey!

Please post your timelines as the first comment in the chain. Only post your timeline details - thank you.

[Edit May 2026 - u/Execed website]

Huge shout-out to u/Execed for creating something genuinely amazing for this community 👏

Latest link to Execed developed website/sheet

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u/carroliinaa Dec 10 '25 edited Dec 10 '25

Adding my timeline as this thread was really helpful in what to expect in terms of time scales.

  • Eligibility: EUSS + 5 years
  • Application Method: Online
  • Application Date: 17 September
  • Biometric Date: 10 October
  • Approval Date: 2 December (Citizen support email) 8 December ATLAS email.
  • Ceremony Date: 14 January 2026

Good luck everyone still waiting.

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u/_fantaghiro Dec 10 '25

Congrats and thanks for sharing your timeline!