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Travel during British Citizenship Application
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 1:54 pm
by krssubbu
Hi
I am planning to apply for British Citizenship using the Sphoia Steria appointment services in Birmingham - question is can i travel with my indian passport to India/Europe till I get my British citizenship? any restrictions?
Re: Travel during British Citizenship Application
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:00 pm
by CR001
You are free to travel, no restrictions.
Re: Travel during British Citizenship Application
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:16 pm
by krssubbu
Thanks CR001,
another situation: once i get my British citizenship approval, and before I surrender my Indian Passport, would I be able to travel?
My travel is not confirmed yet hence finding out possibilities
Re: Travel during British Citizenship Application
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 2:33 pm
by CR001
You are only British once you attend your ceremony, not from date of approval letter.
Between approval letter and ceremony you can travel.
Once you have attended your ceremony, your ilr brp card is void and has to be returned to HO within 5 days.
Re: Travel during British Citizenship Application
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:02 pm
by krssubbu
How long does it take for me to get the passport after the ceremony?
Re: Travel during British Citizenship Application
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:03 pm
by CR001
It can take up to 6 weeks. Most it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Re: Travel during British Citizenship Application
Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2019 3:09 pm
by krssubbu
Thanks CR001