Dual national travel - citizenship application approved but travelling before ceremony

[William the Conker]

Hello,

I applied for UK citizenship in November and just received the email saying my application has been approved yesterday.

I hold Canadian citizenship and a Canadian passport.

I am travelling to Canada on 2 April and returning the the UK on 10 April.

I am concerned about the new passport rules affecting dual nationals. Can I still enter the UK with my Canadian passport and existing e-Visa?

I am assuming that I am not a UK citizen until I have attended my citizenship ceremony, received my citizenship certificate, and returned by BRP.

Many thanks for your help.

[CR001]

You are only British once you have attended the ceremony, not from the approval letter date.

[William the Conker]

Thank you, Casa.

For my peace of mind, could you confirm that this means I can travel and re-enter the UK on my existing eVisa and Canadian passport?

[lolo2]

You can travel between decision letter and citizenship ceremony, there is nothing stopping you from doing that.

I did it with no issues. Many have done that without problems.

[William the Conker]

Many thanks, lolo2.