Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[HE33333]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10 year long residency + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 18/12/2023
Date of debit of fees: 18/12/2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 22/12/2023
Biometrics location: Manchester (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Email FNE on 12/03/24, no response so far.

[snkhatri]

Eligibility criteria: 3 Years + 2 Year ILR
Method of application: Online
Application Submitted 16Nov2023
Biometrics: 18Nov2023
Decision: 25Mar2024
Ceremony: 15May2024 (Group, Free)
Passport Application: Pending
Passport Recieved: Pending

It took over 4 months, also I'm not in a hurry for citizenship so took free ceremony option

[Sambad501]

Eligibility criteria: 2.5 yrs spouse + 10yrs ILR
Method of application: Online
Proof of Language: B1 + Life in Uk
Nationality: Ghana
Date of receipt by UKVI: 18/12/2023
Date of debit of fees: 18/12/2023
Date of biometrics: 29/12/2023 (Paid,Glasgow)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 29/12/2023
Date of receipt of approval: 25/03/2024
Date of Ceremony: 30/04/2024

Big thank you to everyone who shared their journey and good luck to everyone still waiting.

[givingthemalot]

Eligibility: 14 year lawful residency + 4 year unlawful residency + Early ILR (applied after a year)
Nationality: Nigerian (moved as a child)
Language: BSc (Hons) + Msc + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 18/10/2023
Date of biometrics: 18/11/2023 paid Mark Lane
The date on the Approval letter/Email: 25/03/2024
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: Pending.....
Citizenship ceremony date: 05/04/2024 private ceremony

This journey took nearly 20 years but I am so thankful it is over, I have been using this forum for the last 10 years as a guide. Even helped me to get my ILR early.

Thank you so much guys and good luck!

[l.reddy1994]

Eligibility: ILR
Nationality: Indian
Language: BEng (Hons) from the UK + LIUK
Method of application: Online
Payment method: Online
Date of application: 21/10/2023
Date of biometrics: 17/11/2023 (free appt in Manchester)
Date of email sent to FNE: 12/2/2024
Date of reply of Approval: 13/2/2024
The date on the Approval Email from Home Office Altas: 19/2/2024
Citizenship ceremony date: 02/03/2024

Thank you so much to this community! I have been through a myriad of visa and immigration applications over the last 11 years since I came to the UK and couldn't have done it without the amazing moderators, and general community.

[Pitiel]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: EUSS + ILR 1 year
Nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVA: 18-Dec-2023
Date of debit of fees: 18-Dec-2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 15-Jan-2024
Biometrics location: Edinburgh-Free
Date of receipt of approval: 25-March-2024
Date of Ceremony: 29-March-2024(Paid).
Application included- Speeding Ticket from abroad (2018) and 1 Bus lane ticket (2021/No need, but I included).
Thank you to everyone who’s shared their experience and who takes their time to advise others.
On to the passport application.

[AG1o1]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier 2+SWV + 1yr ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVI: 13/12/2024
Date of debit of fees: 13/12/2024
Appointment date: 14/12/2024 (London - Mark Lane, Paid)
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 14/12/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 18/04/2024
Date of Ceremony: 26/04/2024 (Private)

[proteo_sd]

Eligibility criteria: 10 year long residency + 3 year settled status
Language: B1 Trinity college English exam + Life in UK Test
Nationality: Spanish
Method of application: Online
Date of application submission: 10 December 2023
Date of debit of fees: 10 December 2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 5 Jan 2024 (free appointment-London)
Date of receipt of submission confirmation from UKVCAS: 5 Jan 2024
Date of receipt of approval: 25 March 2024
Letter from Council for the ceremony: 25 March 2024
Date of Citizenship Ceremony: 15 May 2024

[rafikiLionKing]

Eligibility: long residence + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Indian
Language: degree+Life In The UK
Method of application: online
Payment method:online
Date of application: 20/12/2023
Date of biometrics: 18/01/2024 free London-Stratford
The date on the Approval letter/Email: 25/03/2024
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 26/03/2024
Citizenship ceremony date: 20/05/2024

[dt23]

Eligibility criteria: EU settled status + 1 year
Nationality: Greek
Language: UK PhD + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of application submission: 02/03/2024
Date of Biometrics: 13/03/2024 (Portsmouth, free)
Date of Approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

[Chiweshe]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: marriage visa 3 years + 10 years ILR..
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 21-Dec-2023
Date of debit of fees: 21-Dec-2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 30-Dec-2023
Biometrics location: Mark lane
Date of receipt of approval: 25/03/2024
Date of Ceremony: 04/04/24 private

[CPJoshi]

Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC+ ILR (For 10 days)
Nationality: Indian
Language: UK Naric Statement + Life in the UK test
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of application submission: 28/12/2023
Date of Biometrics: 30/12/2023 (Croydon)
Date of Approval: 27/03/2024
Date of Ceremony: pending

Good Luck everyone. Thank you all the moderators.

[Saka1234]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Spouse of BC 5 Years + ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKVA: 03-12-2023
Date of debit of fees: 03-12-2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 20-12-2023
Biometrics location: Luton
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

The date on the Approval letter/Email: pending
Date of receipt of ceremony letter: 28/03/2024
Citizenship ceremony date: pending

[Neophyte12]

Eligibility Criteria: 10 yrs long residency (study and work routes)=> ILR for 14 months
Red flags: Nil major. I mentioned a couple of parking fines and bus lane violations in my application.
Method of Application: Online
Date of application submission: 7-Jan-24
Date of biometric appointment: 14-Jan-24
Date of receipt of approval (from council): 28-Mar-24
Home Office email is still pending.
Date of ceremony: 7-May-24; I will probably opt for a private ceremony.

Fortunately, a very reasonable time scale for me; around 2.5 months after submission of biometrics. I took the advice of some posts on this forum and emailed nationality enquiries on 18-Mar-24. Not sure whether this expedited matters but surely cannot hurt, especially if your application is straightforward!

Best of luck everyone!

[Reyrey]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 10 year route + 1yr ILR
Method of application: online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 6th October 2023
Date of debit of fees: 6th October 2023
Date of receipt of acknowledgement: 6th October 2023
Biometrics appointment: 18 October 2023
Date of receipt of approval: received reply to my email it’s been approved on 26/03/2024
Not had email from home office atlas yet
Ceremony invitation: 31/03/2024 from home atlas
Date of Ceremony: TBA

Other Updates: sent an email to further nationalities for an update on 14/02/2023, received a reply on 14/03/2024 saying that its within service standard and they are unable to provide a progress update.
Sent another email on 25/03/2024 as lot of people applying after me had already had their approval, received a response on 26/03/2024 saying that my citizenship has been approved.
Thanks everyone that provided progress update on this forum.

[asingh42]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Settled status + BC spouse
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01 January 2024
Date of debit of fees: 01 January 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 12 January 2024
Biometrics location: Birmingham (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 31 March 2024
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[CR001]

@Scotland001 please desist and stop posting questions in the timeline only topic!!

[Wolfandtiger6720]

Eligibility criteria: ILR
Nationality: NON-EU
Language: Life in the UK test + B1
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of application submission: 26/07/2023
Date of Biometrics: 01/09/2023 (Manchester)
Date of Approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Today will be the 7th month since I submitted my biometrics. I emailed FNE on the 14/03/2024 and MP on the 24/03/2024 and I'm yet to receive a response. Hoping for an approved email from FNE and if not, I'll look to raise a complaint, submit an SAR request and send a letter to UKVI Liverpool.

[Kal1968]

Eligibility criteria: 5 Year Tier 2 + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Syrian
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01 Sep 2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 22 Sep 2024
Biometrics location: Reading (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 31 March 2024
Date of Ceremony: 3 April 2024

It took 7 month to the day from the actual application, I dont know why it took that long, but happy that it is finally over

I sent to FNE twice and got the standard auto reply saying nothing
I got MMST message on Feb 8th
I got FNE apology it is taking a long time, but no explanation
I wrote to my MP 4 times asking for help, response was very slow and not helpful
Finally today I got approval and invite to schedule ceremony.

My message, don't stress, it will happen eventually, and big thank you to this forum for keeping me sane.

[magmapurus]

Eligibility criteria: Skilled Worker + ILR (1 Year), Skilled Worker Dependent + ILR (1 Year)
Nationality: NON-EU
Language: Life in the UK test + PhD (UK), Life in the UK test + MSc (UK)
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of application submission: 28/02/2024
Date of Biometrics: 01/03/2024
Biometrics location: Newham, London (Free)
Date of Approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[Tyrunks]

Eligibility criteria: Ancestry for first 4 years + ILR thereafter for 16 Year + Marriage to Uk Citizen for last 3 years
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Language: Life in the UK test - B2 English Exam
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Red Flag - Non Custodial Sentence (15 years ago)
Date of application submission: 10/01/2024
Date of Biometrics: 18/01/2024
Biometrics location: Edinburgh (Paid)
Date of Approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[cfgbc54]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Language: University degree in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 22/12/2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 04/01/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 31/03/2024 (~3 months )
Date of ceremony: Pending

Many thanks everyone for sharing your experience here! And best of luck for those who are waiting!

[asingh42]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Settled status + BC spouse
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 01 January 2024
Date of debit of fees: 01 January 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 12 January 2024
Biometrics location: Birmingham (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 31 March 2024
Date of Ceremony: 08 May 2024

[JaySun]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr (Tier 2 & Skilled Worker) Visa + 1yr ILR
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Proof of English: Life in the UK test + UK Master's degree
Date of receipt by UKVA: 25/03/2024
Date of debit of fees: 25/03/2024
Date of biometrics: 02/04/2024
Biometrics location: Croydon (Paid)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

[shazzi123]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr (Tier 1 Entrepreneur) Visa + 1yr ILR + BC Spouse
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Proof of English: Life in the UK test + UK Bsc degree
Date of application: 11/01/2024
Date of biometrics: 07/02/2024
Biometrics location: London Mark Lane (free)
Further documents requested: 26/03/2024 (I had a CCJ in 2016 when I was on student visa. They wanted proof that debt had been repaid. Emailed proof same day)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending