Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[Tex]

Application details
Eligibility criteria: EU/EEA Settled status
Nationality: Non - EU/EEA
Method of application: Online

Timeline:
Application: 15 March 2024
Biometrics appointment: 11 April 2024 (Glasgow, free)
Approval email from Home Office: pending
Ceremony invitation from Council: 24 May 2024
Date of Ceremony: 13 June 2024

Received email from Home Office on 27 May 2024. Just over 6 weeks from biometrics submission for approval

[james_091196]

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.

Update:
Emailed my local MP:18/04/2024
Response from UKVI to my MP: 20/05/2024 (generic email saying naturalisation is not an automatic process and they are still working on it)
Since it's been over suggested 6 months timeframe, I also filed a complain on 13/05/2024, and now pending on their response.

It is frustrating that I am still waiting for a decision, given that my case is a straightforward one, especially seeing other people getting their approvals within 3-5 months time!

But patience and resilience is the key here.

[reza3250]

Application Timeline
Nationality: Iranian (Refugee)
Eligibility: settled status + 1 year
Language : CERT Language
Method of application: Online
Date of Application: 27/11/2023
Date of debit of fees: 27/11/2023
Biometrics Appointment : 08/12/2023 (Enfield)
Date of receipt of approval: 20/05/2024
Date of Ceremony: TBA

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PS : I have received the email that says basically your application will take more than 6 months.


Good Luck to everyone and a shout out to "immigrationboards.com" for creating this platform.

[andshiga]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years tier 2 skilled worker(me)/dependant(wife) + 1.5 year ILR (both)
Nationality: Brazilian
Proof of language: IELTS (me)/SELT B1 (wife) + Life in the UK (both)
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission: 02/03/2024 (both)
Date of receipt of approval: wife: 06/05/2024; me: PENDING.
Date of Ceremony: PENDING.

[magmapurus]

Eligibility criteria: Skilled Worker + ILR (1 Year)
Nationality: NON-EU
Language: Life in the UK test + PhD (UK)
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of application submission: 28/02/2024
Date of Biometrics: 01/03/2024
Biometrics location: Newham, London (Free)
Date of Approval: 27/05/2024

[echnaton]

Eligibility criteria: Settled Status EU +2 Years
Proof of language: B1 Test Trinity College
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11 March 2024 (online)
Date of biometrics appointment: 25 March 2024
Biometrics location: Mark Lane (Paid)
Receipt of approval: 27 May 2024
Ceremony date: awaiting

[cjv501]

Eligibility criteria: ILR 2yrs + BC Spouse
Proof of language: B1 + LITUK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 13 March 2024 (online)
Date of biometrics appointment: 10 April 2024
Biometrics location: Leeds (Free)
Receipt of approval: awaiting
Ceremony date: awaiting

[mollybird]

Eligibility: 19 years. Started as British Spouse. Qualified in 2009 when I received ILR but always delayed applying. Divorced since 2020 separated since 2015 and applied on 5 year rule.
Nationality: South African
Language: CEFR Level B1.1 Grade 5 test + Life in the Uk test
Application type: Online

Date of application: 17/05/2024
Receipt of debit UKVI: 17/05/2024
Date of Biometric: 25/05/2024 (paid £145 and travelled to Nottingham 100miles away as went to see some friends at the same time)
Documents submitted confirmation UKVCAS: 25/05/2024
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of ceremony: Pending

[hkaraca89]

Application details
Eligibility criteria: EU/EEA Settled status 1 day (BC partner)
Nationality: Non - EU/EEA
Method of application: Online

Timeline:
Application: 28 February 2024
Biometrics appointment: 07 March 2024 (Liverpool free)
Approval email from Home Office: 20 May 2024
Ceremony invitation from Council: 23 June 2024 Free (invitation email received from Liverpool city council 25/05/2024)

Good luck everyone

[Tex]

Application details
Eligibility criteria: EU/EEA Settled status
Nationality: Non - EU/EEA
Method of application: Online

Timeline:
Application: 15 March 2024
Biometrics appointment: 11 April 2024 (Glasgow, free)
Approval email from Home Office: pending
Ceremony invitation from Council: 24 May 2024
Date of Ceremony: 13 June 2024

[SangathTamilan]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 5 years spouse visa + 3years on ILR
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 5 Apr 2024
Date of debit of fees: 5 Apr 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 11 Apr 2024
Biometrics location: Merton, London
Approval received: tba
Date of Ceremony: tba


All the Best to everyone waiting Incl me. Cheers

[Ssj92]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 5 years spouse visa + 2 weeks on ILR
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 4 March 2024
Date of debit of fees: 4 March 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 19 March 2024
Biometrics location: Manchester
Approval received: 20 May 2024
Date of Ceremony: 19 June 2024

[skmn30]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years with ILR (Spouse)
Proof of language: B2 EnglIsh Test
Certificate: LIUK test
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22 Nov 2023 (online)
Date of biometrics appointment: 7 Dec 2023 (free)
Biometrics location: Manchester
Receipt of approval: Pending
Council ceremony email: Pending
Ceremony date: Pending

HI its been exactly 6 months today i submitted my application. Yesterday sent an email to further nationality enquiries and got a automatic reply that they will reply within 20 working days. i hope everything will go smooth.

[mmohsinm]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years with ILR (Spouse)
Proof of language: UK degree
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 17 Jan 2024 (online)
Date of biometrics appointment: 14 Feb 2024 (free)
Biometrics location: Birmingham
Home office survey email: 09 May 2024
Receipt of approval: 20 May 2024 (Atlas Email)
Council ceremony email: 21 May 2024
Ceremony date: 01 July 2024

[grrrzy]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EUSS + ILR 4 years
Nationality: Italy & Brazil
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVA: 04-Mar-2024
Date of debit of fees: 04-Mar-2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 21-Mar-2024
Biometrics location: Manchester - Paid
Date of receipt of approval: 20-May-2024
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Applied myself, easy and straight forward process.

[Nancyb412]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years + 2 days ILR (British spouse)
Nationality: Lebanese
Proof of language: Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission to UKVI: 19/02/2024
Biometrics appointment: 22/02/2024 (Mark Lane)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 22/02/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 20/05/2024 9:37 am
Date of Ceremony: 18/06/2024

[dt23]

Eligibility criteria: EU settled status + 1 year
Nationality: Greek
Language: UK PhD + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of application submission: 02/03/2024
Date of Biometrics: 13/03/2024 (Portsmouth, free)
Date of Approval: 20/05/2024
Date of Ceremony: 16/07/2024

[dt23]

Eligibility criteria: EU settled status + 1 year
Nationality: Greek
Language: UK PhD + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of application submission: 02/03/2024
Date of Biometrics: 13/03/2024 (Portsmouth, free)
Date of Approval: 20/05/2024
Date of Ceremony: 16/07/2024

[Nerdnurse]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years T2 and 1yr ILR
Proof of language: IELTS 2018
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 14/1/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 15/1/2024
Biometrics location: Mark Lane, London (paid)
Receipt of approval from HO: TBC
Ceremony date: TBC

[mpopoola]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Refugee + 1year ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Language test: UK Master's Degree
Date of application: 29 February 2024
Date of debit of fees: 29 February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 9 March 2024 (paid)
Date of approval: 20 May 2024
Date of Ceremony: 25 May 2024 (private)

[Don147]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: EUSS since 2016
Nationality: Non EU
Method of application: Online
Language test: B1 English test
Date of application: 11 February 2024
Date of debit of fees: 11 February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 8 March 2024
Biometrics location: Nottingham (Free)
Approved and Ceremony invitation received: 20 May 2024 (10:14am)
Date of Ceremony: TBC

N.B I had a criminal record in December 2011, that’s why I never applied for naturalisation then. (Declared)
I had CCJ in February 2017 but I never declare it on my application because it wasn’t there anymore.

Good luck everyone and thanks for this forum

[Wizz8]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: EUSS + 6 years
Nationality: EU
Method of application: Online
Language test: UK Master's Degree
Date of application: 3 February 2024
Date of debit of fees: 3 February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 8 February 2024
Biometrics location: Mark Lane, London (paid)
Approved and Ceremony invitation received: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Haven't received any email regarding additional info.

[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: 20/05/2024
Date of Ceremony: --

Other Updates:

[MrHud]

Update

Application Timeline:

Eligibility criteria: 10 years PL + ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 27 Feb 2024
Date of debit of fees: 27 Feb 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 8 Mar 2024
Biometrics location: Sheffield
Approved from Home Atlas: 20 May 2024
Date of Ceremony: 12 Jun 2024

Good Luck to everyone

[Zayhraa]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Years + 5 years ILR (British spouse)
Nationality: Bahraini
Proof of language: university degree
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission to UKVI: 05/03/2024
Biometrics appointment: 22/03/2024 (paid)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 22/03/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 20/05/2024 @10:45am
Date of Ceremony: 19/06/2024 (emailed to me at 11:20am same day as approval letter)

I’m shocked how quickly it all came, I hadn’t expected to hear back until at least July! Very pleased though, after ten years!