passport application after Oath ceremony

[srm]

Hi All,

I needed advice on how much time I can wait before applying for my passport after I have attended the Oath ceremony.

In my case my ceremoany is scheduled for 21st Nov and I am out of country from 29Nov-30Dec. So wanted to check whether I have to apply for my passport in some stipulated time such as 21 days.

I couldn't get this info from anywhere and would be great if you can help me

Thanks
Shyam

[Gyfrinachgar]

Application for citizenship and application for a British passport are two completely different and independent things. One can become a British citizen and live happily ever after without ever applying for a British passport. Or one could apply for a passport the very second the ceremony ends. During the ceremony you will normally get the paperwork you need for applying for a passport, but when you do that is up to you.

[srm]

Thanks for the quick response

Thanks
Shyam

[zee313]

Am i able to apply for my british passport after my naturalization ceremony but still travel on my old passport whilst my application is being processed?

[geriatrix]

Only if your foreign passport remains valid after acquiring British citizenship. This would depend on the laws of the country of current citizenship.