I don't plan to apply till next August and the dates I gave was just as an example, so I think I'm fine with the 12 month absences restriction. I'm waiting to get my settled status application granted. Likely going to be this week. But even for citizenship, it is required to give evidence of reside...

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Have some questions regarding the ceremony below, and would appreciate your answers if you have just been to one: 1) What is the difference between Oath of allegiance and Affirmation of allegiance? 2) How to decide which one to choose? Try to guess what a majority chooses, as you will be reading it...

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Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:00 pm

Also, does anyone know how long the Naturalisation application processing takes?

Thanks.

You need to apply online and submit the electronic scanned copies of original documents. There is no need to post original.

Naturalisation process takes up to 6 months (2-4 months on average).

Am I correct in stating that, I have to apply online for a British Passport soon as I have my naturalization certificate and it can take up to 6 weeks to receive the British passport? Yes, but it usually takes between 1-3 weeks to receive the British Passport after you have filled in an application...

Hi, I would like to know if Passports need to be (or will be) fully scanned for the appointment at Sopa Steria and will they be sent/kept by the Home Office until the naturalisation application has been determined? As I want to know if I will have to cancel all travel plans if it takes at least 3-4...