Naturalisation Application and Travelling

[superda]

Hi,

A family of three (me, wife and a 14-year-old) applied for a naturalisation application last month. We submitted our biometric yesterday.

I know the decision might take at least 3 months. We are planning to travel next month and returning back by August.

I have a question regarding the decision, what if we receive a decision by August? are we allowed to enter using ILR BRP including a 14-year-old one?

Children normally receive their naturalisation certificate without ceremony so bit confused about travel.

Could you please help?

Thanks

[Zerubbabel]

Hello,

The decision doesn't make you British. Your are British only when you attend the ceremony at the Council, sign and receive your naturalisation certificate. Before that, you are still foreign national and you can still use your current immigration documents.

So again, even with a positive decision in hand from the Home Office, you are not yet a British citizen.

[superda]

Thanks Zerubbabel,

Actually, out of three applications, one is under 16

Normally under 16 receive their certificate without a ceremony so in this scenario

1. Would there be any issue to use my daughter's ILR BRP to enter UK border control?
2. Also we have to send their BRP within 5 days after receiving their naturalisation certificate in the above scenario how long can be delayed since we are outside the country.

Thanks,

[superda]

Hi,

Can someone please help me?

Thanks