Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[map2]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (12 months ILR)
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission: 15/01/2026
Date of biometrics: 29/01/2026
Date of approval: 25/05/2026 (Home office Atlas email)
Date of ceremony: Pending (Council still hasnt received my info from the Home Office)

[alex98uk]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years pre-settled + 1 year settled (EU settlement scheme)
Nationality: Chile
Number of Applicants: 1
Method of Application: Online
Date of application submission and fee payment: 16/01/2026
Date of biometrics: 30/01/2026 (paid)
Council Invitation Email : 29/05/2026
Date of approval (Home Office Atlas ) : 01/06/2026
Date of Ceremony: 16/07/2026

So ends 8 years of permits, visas, EU settlement schemes etc... won't be missed!