Approval letter received just days before travel

[justoday]

Hi guys,

I just received an approval letter for my citizenship. I am due to travel in a few days and only coming back 15th of August. The letter is dated 29 June, which means the 21 days period will expire 20 July.

Phoned the council to book a ceremony straight away, but they don't have dates on the system beyond 11th of August (I guess it is only certain time in advance you can book). I can probably phone them from abroad, but what if the dates still not available while the 21 days period lasts?

I asked them this question but they could not give me any answer... The person on the phone just suggested trying to arrange a private ceremony, which I agreed to, but nobody phoned me back as they promised. How strict is this 21 days limit? What happens if I fail to book during these 21 days?

I would appreciate any cooments! Thank you

[jaweb]

If the letter is dated 29 June you need to book the ceremony within 3 months which means till 29 September.
I did the same as I got it before Christmas and I was aqay for 10 weeks.
So either you call them from abroad or when you get back should be fine
Congrats anyway

[justoday]

Thanks for your reply, jaweb! What is the point of these 21 days then?

[jaweb]

[quote="justoday"]Thanks for your reply, jaweb! What is the point of these 21 days then?[/quote]


That one is to try to book the appointment for ceremony but if they cannot offer any appointment what can you do?

[jaweb]

[quote="justoday"]Thanks for your reply, jaweb! What is the point of these 21 days then?[/quote]


That one is to try to book the appointment for ceremony but if they cannot offer any appointment what can you do?

[jasonyu1983]

Big congratulation and yet you are not pleased.

[justoday]

Big congratulation and yet you are not pleased.

Thanks. I am just nervous. Do not want to fail the very last bit of the whole process.