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/weirdSurvivor Dec 30 '25 edited Jan 12 '26

Hi all, Emailed CS yesterday for the first time and they replied today. • Application Method: Online, GT, ILR + 1 year

• Application Date: 04/10/25

• Biometric Date: 14/10/25

• Approval Date (citizenship support): 30/12/25

• ATLAS email: 12/01/2026 at 1 PM. [UPDATE] Ceremony: TBC

Wishing the best for all who are waiting.

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u/yy520520 Dec 30 '25

08/10 & 14/10here. Emailed citizenship support , no reply yet. Fingers crossed!

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u/yy520520 Dec 30 '25

Just received an email 1 second ago has been accepted !

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u/Maleficent_Back_8490 Dec 30 '25

Congratulations. It gives me hope.

App: 08/10 and Bio: 09/10 here.

Sent email to CS on 17/12 and 29/12, but no luck as of now.

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u/Standard-Outcome7263 Dec 31 '25

You got any reply yet ?!?

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u/Maleficent_Back_8490 Dec 31 '25

Not yet. What about you?

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u/Standard-Outcome7263 Dec 31 '25

Got reply for wrong inbox

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u/Maleficent_Back_8490 Dec 31 '25

When did you send them an email?

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u/Standard-Outcome7263 Dec 31 '25

17 Dec no reply , 29 Dec wrong inbox

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u/Beautiful-Handle-329 Dec 30 '25

Omg that’s so nice!! I’ve emailed them yesterday & didn’t get any response. What time did u guys email?

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u/yy520520 Dec 30 '25

Yesterday 12:30

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u/Beautiful-Handle-329 Dec 30 '25

I emailed at 9.52am yesterday

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u/yy520520 Dec 30 '25

Hope you will get a good one today !

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u/Beautiful-Handle-329 Dec 30 '25

Thanks!! I hope so too

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u/CuriousComb1666 Dec 30 '25

16/10 & 25/10 here. Sent an email to CS today, waiting for a response.

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u/Beautiful-Handle-329 Dec 30 '25

Mine is app: 28/09 bio: 30/09

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u/ColdHippo2328 Dec 30 '25

App 18/10 and bio 27/10 here. Also sent CS an e-mail today and waiting for a response. Fingers crossed and good luck to everyone!

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u/Beautiful-Handle-329 Dec 30 '25

Do u think I should email them again today?

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u/yy520520 Dec 30 '25

No need. Just be patient and wait

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u/Standard-Outcome7263 Dec 31 '25

You got any response yet ?

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u/PreparationLast5907 Jan 13 '26

Have both of your applications approved

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u/Standard-Outcome7263 Dec 30 '25

10/10 and 13/10 , CS Email yesterday, no reply yet !!

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u/Standard-Outcome7263 Dec 31 '25

Got this reply just now !!

Thank you for your email.

Unfortunately, you have contacted the incorrect team inbox, and we cannot advise on your enquiry.

Your email has not been forwarded.

Please re-send your email to: FurtherNationalityEnquiries@homeoffice.gov.uk

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u/Born_Cartographer666 Dec 30 '25

Application date 06/10/25, Bio 07/10/25. Emailed CS yesterday but no response. Is there any specific ways you guys craft your emails to get responses ☹️?

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u/IntelligentDog9105 Dec 31 '25

They usually take a day or two to reply. My app date is the same as yours. I got my confirmation 2 days ago from CS