Travel during British Citizenship Application

[krssubbu]

Hi
I am planning to apply for British Citizenship using the Sphoia Steria appointment services in Birmingham - question is can i travel with my indian passport to India/Europe till I get my British citizenship? any restrictions?

[CR001]

You are free to travel, no restrictions.

[krssubbu]

Thanks CR001,

another situation: once i get my British citizenship approval, and before I surrender my Indian Passport, would I be able to travel?

My travel is not confirmed yet hence finding out possibilities

[CR001]

You are only British once you attend your ceremony, not from date of approval letter.

Between approval letter and ceremony you can travel.

Once you have attended your ceremony, your ilr brp card is void and has to be returned to HO within 5 days.

[krssubbu]

How long does it take for me to get the passport after the ceremony?

[CR001]

It can take up to 6 weeks. Most it usually takes 2 to 4 weeks.

[krssubbu]

Thanks CR001