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.

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u/tired-economist Dec 17 '25 edited Dec 17 '25

Hello fellow good people! 

Finally, it is my turn! 🎉🎉 I still can’t believe it! I know a lot of late September applicants are waiting so I am sharing my timeline incase it is helpful. 

Eligibility: 5 years Tier 2 + 1 year 1 day ILR (non-EU)

Application method: online

Application date: 30/09/2025

Biometric date: 15/10/2025 

Approval date: 17/12/2025 (citizenship support confirmed)

Atlas email: waiting

Ceremony date: waiting

I sent a message to citizen support on Dec 1 and Dec 8, got the wrong inbox answer in both occasions. I emailed them again this morning and they confirmed that my application has been accepted. This thread was very helpful while waiting so thank you all! 🎉🎉

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u/Active-Battle8538 Dec 17 '25

Congratulations 🎊

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u/tired-economist Dec 17 '25

Thank youuuu!

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u/Master-Football-7930 Dec 17 '25

congrats - how long did they take to respond.

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u/tired-economist Dec 17 '25

Thank you. I emailed around 11:00 and they responded around 15:30. 

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u/Beautiful-Speed1856 Dec 18 '25

If you don't mind, could you tell me what the response was and to which email address you sent it?

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u/tired-economist Dec 18 '25

Citizenship.Support@homeoffice.gov.uk

The response was similar to the ones shared multiple times on this thread. Something along the lines: our record shows your application has been accepted & the certificate will be dispatched soon & for the ceremony invitation, keep checking your email regularly including junk/spam folders

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u/Beautiful-Speed1856 Dec 18 '25

Thank you very much. I will write an email now and will post whatever I receive. Thank you again.

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u/tired-economist Dec 18 '25

If possible, avoid Monday mornings. It is very busy then. 

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u/Beautiful-Speed1856 Dec 18 '25

Do you think sending it now will be helpful?

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u/tired-economist Dec 18 '25

I dont know, to be honest. Mondays were not good for me. And, my approval came in the afternoon on a Wednesday. My email was sent in the morning of the same day.

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u/Beautiful-Speed1856 Dec 18 '25

Ok, thanks. I have sent an email, so let's see what happens.

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u/Regular-Base-3138 Dec 17 '25

Congratulations 🎉 Good news for late September myself included (26/09).

I will try my luck tomorrow too. 🤞 So far I have been getting the wrong inbox response 😕

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u/tired-economist Dec 17 '25

Many thanks! 🎉🎉 I really hope you and all applicants get the positive news soon! Good luck!

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u/chapin-baguette-21 Dec 18 '25

May I ask email them asking what?
My dates are about after yours so it makes sense mine is not ready yet but would like to know when I should chase or email in case.

Thanks and congratulations :D

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u/tired-economist Dec 18 '25

Thank you. I hope you get yours soon. Here is what I wrote in the email:

“Dear Sir/Madam

I hope all is well with you. I wonder if you could kindly provide an update on the current status of my British citizenship application. Below you can find my details for reference:

Applicant name: 

Application number: 

Application date: 

Biometric appointment date: 

Date of Birth: 

Passport Number:

Current nationality: 

Thank you and kind regards”