What happens after the application is successful?

[Browneyedgirl]

Hi all,

I have submitted my application in August and awaiting a response. They have emailed to say that it may take longer than 6 months as there is an issue with my biometrics.

Please could you tell me what is the process once the application is successful and naturalisation is granted?

I ask as I would like to travel to india on my indian passport in March and worried if a response is received while I’m in india.

Do I need to return my resident card (PR) and india. Passport after this or after I have the ceremony?

How long after the decision is given do we need to book the ceremony?

So basically trying to understand the procedures and timeline.
Thank you.

[CR001]

You are only British once you attend your ceremony. You get an approval letter and then a ceremony invitation. Until you have attended your ceremony, you are an Indian citizen holding ILR (note PR is under EU rules, you don't hold PR but ILR through tier 2 under the UK immigration rules).

ILR brp card is only returned after your ceremony.

There are currently delays for ceremonies. You have 6 months to attend the ceremony but you must be in the UK to do it.

[Browneyedgirl]

You are only British once you attend your ceremony. You get an approval letter and then a ceremony invitation. Until you have attended your ceremony, you are an Indian citizen holding ILR (note PR is under EU rules, you don't hold PR but ILR through tier 2 under the UK immigration rules).

ILR brp card is only returned after your ceremony.

There are currently delays for ceremonies. You have 6 months to attend the ceremony but you must be in the UK to do it.

Thank you for clarifying this. It is very helpful.