Proof of Living in the UK

[alterhase58]

They are allowed to travel after submission/biometrics and whilst the application is in progress.
No permission is required - naturalisation is not an immigration application.

[contorted_svy]

They can travel but if they applied for naturalisation under section 6(1) they shouldn't be away for more than 6 months.

[steveojo22]

They are allowed to travel after submission/biometrics and whilst the application is in progress.
No permission is required - naturalisation is not an immigration application.

That's great, thank you very much for your help on this.

[steveojo22]

Hello,

I wonder if you could please help me with this.

I'm in the process of completing my Naturalisation application and hope to send the application by the end of this month, (September).

I have a trip planned for December 2025 and given the 6 month UKBA response timeline, I would like to ask if I can still use my Indefinite Leave to Remain status to re-enter UK in early January 2026 even if Home Office makes their decision on my application while I was outside UK between December 2025 and early January 2026 please?

I just want to know if I can still use my indefinite leave to remain status to re-enter UK even when the home office has made their decision while I was away please.

Thank you.

[alterhase58]

You are only British once you have attended the ceremony and received your certificate.
The email you will receive is only advisory, it does not confer citizenship, only the certificate does.
You are under immigration/ILR status until the ceremony date.

[steveojo22]

You are only British once you have attended the ceremony and received your certificate.
The email you will receive is only advisory, it does not confer citizenship, only the certificate does.
You are under immigration/ILR status until the ceremony date.

Many thanks for your response, much appreciated.