Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Tiktok]

Eligibility criteria: settled status + 1 year
Language: B1 + Life in UK Test
Nationality: none eu , Moroccan
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission: 25 January 2024
Date of receipt of acknowledgment (by UKVI): 25 January 2024
Date of enrolling biometrics: 30 January 2024
Approval still waiting:
Citizenship invitation waiting:

[neocortex]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (EU Spouse) + 1 year Settled
Nationality: Non-EU
Language: English Test + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 15/01/2024
Date of Biometrics: 17/01/2024
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[SupperDog]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 Entrepreneur + 9 months ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt: 10/01/2024
Date of debit of fees: 10/01/2024
Date of biometrics: 19/10/2024
Date of receipt of acknowledgment: awaiting
Date of receipt of approval: awaiting
Date of receipt ceremony invitation from council: 20/4/2024
Date of Ceremony: awaiting

Just submitted my application today even I have less than 12 months of ILR (not married to a British citizen). Will update here if I have any news.

Applied more than 2 months before 12 months period and received approval with no delay.

[Dancull]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 1 + 9 months ILR (Discretion exercise required due to the delay ILR approval)
Nationality: Non-EU
Language: Bachelor and MSc Degree + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 18/11/2023
Date of debit of fees: 18/11/2023
Date of Biometrics collection UKVCAS: 24/11/2023
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Further information Requested (5 years addresses):06/03/2024 (No reply since)
Details Confirmation Required From Ct8 Nationality Technical Specialist Team:03/04/2024
Hopefully won't be long

[Pandora707]

Eligibility criteria: 5yr + 1yr ILR;
Nationality: South African
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission: 27/02/2024
Date of Biometrics: 14/03/2024
Biometrics Location: Chelmsford
Date of receipt of acknowledgement:14/03/2024
Date of receipt of approval: --
Date of Ceremony: --

Other Updates:

[hrf5b206]

Eligibility criteria: ILR 21 years (Refugee Status)
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Language: Life in the UK test, B1
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of application submission: 16/10/2023
Date of Biometrics: 28/10/2023
Biometrics Location: Leeds
Email from Home Office Atlas 01/02/2024 asking for 5-year address history (I reviewed my applications and noticed I had made an error on the application so it looked like I had a gap in my address history)
Sent several emails to Further Nationality Enquiries and finally got a reply on 15/03/2024 saying application was approved.
Date of Official combined approval & citizenship invite email: 25/03/2024
Date of Ceremony: 04/04/2024 (Private)

I was nervous about applying because I had 3 speeding tickets (with in the 5 years), 3 Parking Fines (with in the 5 years), 3 CCJS ( with in the 5 years which were all satisfied) 1 Drink Driving Ban (2014). I have not slept properly for the past 6 months with stress and anxiety. I am glad this nightmare is finally over. Wish you all a speedy journey.

[james_gallll]

Eligibility criteria: ILR since 2010 (I was granted ILR when I moved here as a minor)
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 12/11/2023
Date of debit of fees:12/11/2023
Date Documents Submitted: 12/11/2023
Date Biometrics enrolled (UKVCAS):20/11/2023 (Leicester, Paid appointment)
The date of Approval letter/Email: Pending
Date of receipt of ceremony invitation:pending
Citizenship ceremony date: Pending

Just received an email today (18/04/2024) from MMST Workflow saying my application is going to take more than 6 months to process.

Not sure why is my case not straightforward, as I have been here since I was a minor (15yrs now)and I have not breached any laws/regulations.

[sbay]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years, spouse of a BC, ILR<1 month
Language: University degree, Life in the UK Test
Method of application: online
Nationality: Russian
Date of application: 12/11/2023
Date of biometrics & supporting docs submission: 19/11/2023
Date of receipt of acknowledgement from UKVCAS: 19/11/2023
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

Just received an email from MMST Workflow:
We aim to process all applications within 6 months from the date submitted. However, in certain circumstances this target is not possible. Following our assessment of your case, unfortunately it appears your application will not be processed within the 6-month target.

By way of background, naturalisation is not an automatic process, and we must make several enquiries before we can reach a decision on whether to grant citizenship.

The nature and extent of those enquiries, and the length of time taken to complete them, varies according to the circumstances of each application.

The progress of outstanding enquiries is regularly monitored with the agencies carrying out these enquiries on our behalf. It is only when we have the results of the enquiries that we can reach a decision on whether citizenship should be granted. We do not, ourselves, carry out these checks and we cannot, therefore, be sure how long they will take in each case.

I appreciate that Gov.uk website gives the following information in relation to waiting times for naturalisation applications:

"All applications for citizenship are subject to enquiries to ensure that the statutory requirements have been satisfied. Because of these enquires, we anticipate that applications may take up to six months to complete. Some applications may be dealt with more quickly and some may take longer, depending on the nature of the enquiries to be carried out".

As you will note, it is also made clear on the website that, in some cases, these enquiries may take longer than average to complete. You will appreciate the need to be careful and thorough in such matters.

These enquiries are still ongoing regarding your application, and we are sorry for the delay. We aim to make a decision on your application as soon as possible.

Have no idea what happening there.....

[Muuday1]

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 Refugee 5years + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Somali
Language: English
Method of application: Online
Date of application: December 06 2023
Date of biometrics: January 02 2024 (London )
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: not schedule

[LemonPeddler]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 Skilled Worker 6 years + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Filipino
Language: IELTS Academic
Method of application: Online
Date of application: January 08, 2024
Date of biometrics: January 16, 2024 (London Mark Lane)
Date of receipt of approval: April 15, 2024 at 1025h
Date of Ceremony: May 21, 2024 (Old Marylebone Town Hall)

The whole process from biometrics to approval took roughly 13weeks for me. Good luck to everyone!

[aa-zz]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (Tier 2 then Skilled Worker Visa) + 1 year ILR
application submitted: 18 Jan 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 23 Jan 2024
Biometrics location: Peterborough - Paid
Date of receipt of approval: 15/04/2024
Date of Ceremony: 19/04/2024

[UpDownReturn]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 General (5 years) + 1.5 Years ILR + Tier 2 General dependent partner
Nationality: South African
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11-Jan-2024
Biometric appointment: 20-Jan-2024 (Luton, Paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 15-Apr-2024
Date of ceremony: 14-May-2024 (Westminster)

[drshashi]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 1 year ILR (30th March 2022 ILR approval) + partner 5 years Tier2 dependent+ 1 year ILR (29th September 2022 approval)
Language: NARIC B1 Certificate + Life in UK Test
Nationality: India
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission: 1st Oct 2023
Date of receipt of acknowledgment (by UKVI): 1st Oct 2023
Date of enrolling biometrics: 31st October 2023 (free)
Email to FNE: 2nd Feb 2024 - Only received auto reply.
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of Citizenship Ceremony: pending


I am getting a bit concerned, as I thought we had pretty straight forward applications. I am a NHS doctor, and I fulfill all the eligibility criteria. Does having 2 applications delay the processing times more?

Update
19/03/2024 - Received a generic email saying they are unable to process application within the 6 month timeframe

15/04/2024 - Received the approval email. It's been 6 months since I sent my application. I am just happy the ordeal is over.

Good luck all.

[citzenkane]

Eligibility criteria: ILR 26 years
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Language: Life in the UK test - Msc Degree
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Red Flag - Non Custodial Conviction - Caution and Reprimand 20 years ago
Date of application submission: 28/10/2023
Date of Biometrics: 19/11/2023
Biometrics location: Reading, Berkshire
Date of Approval: 15/04/2024
Date of Ceremony: 17/04/2024

Another fellow Zimbabwean with a not so straightforward application!

It took about 5 months from biometric submission to approval, and about 5.5 months from application submission to approval. I was lucky to get a free ceremony appointment this Wednesday

It feels like a weight has truly been lifted, good luck to all the rest of you waiting, i am excited for your day to come too!

[Tyrunks]

Eligibility criteria: Ancestry for first 4 years + ILR thereafter for 16 Year + Marriage to Uk Citizen for last 3 years
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Language: Life in the UK test - B2 English Exam
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Red Flag - Non Custodial Sentence (17 years ago)
Date of application submission: 10/01/2024
Date of Biometrics: 18/01/2024
Biometrics location: Edinburgh (Paid)
Date of Approval: 15/04/2024
Date of Ceremony: 01/05/2024

I hope this gives people with applications which are not straight forward some hope!!

Best of Luck!

[statdoc]

British Naturalisation Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 5 years ILR via Spouse visa + married to british citizen, ILR for 1 day
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11 January 2024
Date of biometrics: 16 January 2024 (London)
Date of receipt of approval: 15 April 2024
Date of Ceremony: 24 May 2024

[fedep9]

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: EU Settlement Scheme
Nationality: European
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17-Jan-2024
Biometrics appointment: 06-Feb-2024 (London Mark Lane, Free)
Date of receipt of approval: 15-Apr-2024
Date of ceremony: 10-May-2024

Thank you to everyone for sharing your experience and good luck!

[Rafirahi]

British Naturalisation Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: 5 years ILR via Spouse visa
Nationality: Bangladeshi
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24 January 2024
Date of biometrics: 3 February 2024 (Luton - paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 15 April 2024
Date of Ceremony: To be scheduled

[herbwhereas]

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: Ancestry 6 years + ILR 1 year
Nationality: Australian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 1 December 2023
Date of biometrics: 5 December 2023 (Glasgow - paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 15 April 2024
Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2024 (first available was 21 May but chose a later date due to international travel)

[aa-zz]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (Tier 2 then Skilled Worker Visa) + 1 year ILR
application submitted: 18 Jan 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 23 Jan 2024
Biometrics location: Peterborough - Paid
Date of receipt of approval: 15/04/2024
Date of Ceremony: pending

[followup]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years spouse visa + ILR 2 weeks
application submitted: 14 Dec 2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 19 Dec 2023
Biometrics location: Aberdeen - Paid
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

[PM74Juve]

Application Timeline (of my wife):

Eligibility criteria: ILR (5 years spouse of BC)
Nationality: Mexico
Date of application: 29-12-2023 (Online)
Date of biometrics appointment: 18-01-2024 (Exeter)
Date of receipt of Home Office approval: 15-04-2024
Date of Invitation from Council: 11-04-2024 (Cornwall)
Date of Ceremony: 03-05-2024 (Truro)

[LemonPeddler]

Application Timeline

Eligibility criteria: Tier 2 Skilled Worker 6 years + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Filipino
Language: IELTS Academic
Method of application: Online
Date of application: January 08, 2024
Date of biometrics: January 16, 2024 (London Mark Lane)
Date of receipt of approval: April 15, 2024 at 1025h
Date of Ceremony: pending

[HE33333]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10 year long residency + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/12/2023
Date of debit of fees: 18/12/2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 22/12/2023
Biometrics location: Manchester (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 15/04/24
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Email FNE on 12/03/24, no response so far.

This journey (12 years in total) has come to an end! So grateful for this community. Best of luck to all those still waiting.

[LaBasquiat]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 1 Entrepreneur + 1 yr ILR
Proof of language: NARIC+ Life in the UK
Method of application: online (Family of 4)
Date of receipt by UKVI: 01.04.2024
Date of debit of fees: 01.04.2024
Biometrics appointment: 09.04.2024 (Paid Croydon)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 09.04.2024
Date of receipt of approval:pending
Date of Ceremony: pending