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Travel abroad while British citizenship application is pending (AN & MN1)

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 7:14 pm
by Sureshsgit
Hi , I have applied for British citizenship for myself and my minor daughter. While we are waiting for a decision, are we allowed to travel outside the UK and return using our current passports linked with evisa and the status is settled ?

Re: Travel abroad while British citizenship application is pending (AN & MN1)

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 7:26 pm
by CR001
You are free to travel.

Re: Travel abroad while British citizenship application is pending (AN & MN1)

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 10:41 pm
by Sureshsgit
Thank you for those details. I have a question regarding my minor daughter’s status. Since she is under 18 and does not need to attend a citizenship ceremony, does she officially become a British citizen the moment the Home Office approves her application? If this happens while we are abroad, will she be able to re-enter the UK with her passport linked with evisa

Re: Travel abroad while British citizenship application is pending (AN & MN1)

Posted: Thu May 14, 2026 10:48 pm
by lolo2
Sureshsgit wrote:
Thu May 14, 2026 10:41 pm
If this happens while we are abroad, will she be able to re-enter the UK with her passport linked with evisa
Yes, that's not an issue.

Re: Travel abroad while British citizenship application is pending (AN & MN1)

Posted: Fri May 15, 2026 11:02 pm
by Ixeon659
Sureshsgit wrote:
Thu May 14, 2026 10:41 pm
If this happens while we are abroad, will she be able to re-enter the UK with her passport linked with evisa
Yes, her e-visa won't magically disappear. Just return as usual and then apply for the British passport