Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

[bharatuppala]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + 4 years on ILR
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11 February 2024
Date of debit of fees: 11 February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 15 March 2024
Biometrics location: East Ham, London
Approved and Ceremony invitation received: 06 May 2024
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[akrcuk]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Tier-2 Depenedent+ILR since 2020
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13-Jan-2024
Date of debit of fees: 15-Jan-2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 27-Jan-2024
Biometrics location: Manchester
Date of receipt of approval: Pending
Date of Ceremony: Pending

Application Timeline (Can't edit original post)
Eligibility criteria: Tier-2 Depenedent+ILR since 2020
Method of application: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 13-Jan-2024
Date of debit of fees: 15-Jan-2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 27-Jan-2024
Biometrics location: Manchester
Date of receipt of approval: 10-Apr-2024
Date of Ceremony: 10-May-2024

Thanks to all the regulars and mods. This site has been very helpful in the over-a-decade long journey.

[Rex2022]

Application Timeline for myself
Eligibility criteria: EU/EEA - 2 yrs ILR
Nationality: BR
Method of application: Online
Proof of English: B1 test + life in the UK
Date of debit of fees and online submission: 15/04/2024
Date of biometrics: 01/05/2024
Biometrics location: Croydon/London (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: pending
Date of Ceremony: pending

[neocortex]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years (EU Spouse) + 1 year Settled
Nationality: Non-EU
Language: English Test + Life in the UK
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 15/01/2024
Date of Biometrics: 17/01/2024
Date of receipt of approval: 29/04/2024
Date of Ceremony: 08/05/2024

Big thanks to the moderators and maintainers of this forum, and also to the members sharing their timelines. You guys rock! Immensely appreciated.

[lurkingforawhile]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 11 years incl. 5 years ILR (EU Settled Status)
Nationality: Polish
Proof of language: UK uni degree (orignally only submited the degree certificate)
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/02/2024
Date of debit of fees: 11/02/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 21/02/2024
Biometrics location: Mark Lane, London (paid)

Follow-up email: 18/04/2024 (automatic response only)
Request from Atlas: 22/04/2024 (more info on language requirements requested - sent my degree transcript the same day)
Follow-up email: 30/04/2024 (automatic response only)

Date of receipt of approval:0 6/05/2024
Date of Ceremony: 10/05/2024 (private)

Just under 3 months since the application in total
Thanks for everyone's timelines!

[Syefar]

Application Timeline:
Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 + ILR 1 week
Nationality: Non-EU
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 8 February 2024
Date of debit of fees: 8 February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 28 February 2024
Biometrics location: Southampton (Free)
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[tei123]

Eligibility criteria: 17 years in total in UK.ILR From 2019(SPOUSE OF A BRITISH CITIZEN)
Nationality: GHANAIAN
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 25/02/2024
Date of debit of fees:25/02/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 09/03/2024
Biometrics location: MAIDSTONE(paid)
Date of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

*RED FLAG PREVIOUS OVERSTAYER*

[Kassiopeya]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: 5yr Tier Marriage Visa + few days ILR (total time in the Uk = 15 years, student visa + work visa)
Nationality: Russian
Method of application: Online
Proof of English: UK degree
Date of receipt by UKVA: 07/02/2024
Date of debit of fees: 07/02/2024
Date of biometrics: 09/02/2024
Biometrics location: Croydon (Paid)
Date of receipt of approval: 10/05/24
Date of Ceremony: 04/06/24

Reply received on Friday! So happy 3 months on

[arnieghk]

Application Timeline:

Eligibility criteria: 5 years, Spouse of British Citizen, ILR for 1 week
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 12 February 2024
Date of debit of fees: 12 February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 25 February 2024
Biometrics location: Edinburgh
Ceremony invitation received: 10 May 2024
Approved from Home Atlas - waiting for email, probably will come this Monday, 13th May 2023
Date of Ceremony: TBC

88 days from application date, 75 days from biometric appointment. Decent turnaround time.

[FredTilson]

Application Timeline:

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Skilled Worker Visa + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 19 February 2024
Date of debit of fees: 19 February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 24 February 2024
Biometrics location: Croydon
Ceremony invitation received: TBC
Approved from Home Atlas: 13 May 2024
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Thanks everyone, this site has been very helpful.

I did receive a survey link from UKVI last Thursday so I had an inkling I'd get the approval today.

[CitizenApplier999]

Application details
Eligibility criteria: EU/EEA Settled status
Nationality: EU/EEA
Method of application: Online

Timeline:
Application: 6 February 2024
Debit of fees: 6 February 2024
Biometrics appointment: 27 February 2024 (Croydon, free)
Email requesting additional info: 19 April 2024 (returned same day)
Approval email from Home Office: 13 May 2024
Ceremony invitation from Council: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[pbpk123]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier-2 Visa + 1.5 year ILR
Nationality: Pakistani
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24 January 2024
Date of debit of fees: 24 January 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 7 February 2024
Biometrics location: Croydon (free)
Approved from Home Atlas: 13 May 2024 (09:19 hrs.)
Ceremony invitation received: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Thanks everyone

[TheSunisrising]

Application Timeline
Eligibility criteria: Long residence+ 1yr ILR
Nationality: Nigerian
Method of application: Online
Proof of English: B1 Test 16/06/2023
Life In The UK: 26/11/2023
Date of receipt by UKVA: 12/12/2023
Date of debit of fees: 12/12/2023
Date of biometrics: 09/01/2024
Biometrics location: Edmonton- Free
Date of receipt of approval: 13/05/2024
Received email from HO 09/05/2024 for a survey
Date of Ceremony: Pending

good luck to everyone still, there’s certainly light at the end of the tunnel!

[zimba]

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[abhardwaj1390]

Eligibility criteria: ILR (2020) - British citizen spouse
Nationality: Indian
Language: B1 speaking and listening + Life in the Uk
Method of application: Online
Payment Method: Online
Date of receipt by UKBA: 24/11/2023
Date of debit of fees: 24/11/2023
Date of Biometrics collection UKVCAS: 26/11/2023 (Maidstone)
Date of receipt of approval: Pending - 13/05/2024
Date of Ceremony: Pending - Awaiting

Thank you all, such an amazing forum.

[iampranavvirmani]

Application Timeline:

Eligibility criteria: Various Prior Visa (Tier 2 ICT ST, LT) 5 years Tier 2/Skilled Worker Visa + 1 year ILR
Number of applicants - 2, me and spouse
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11 December 2023
Date of debit of fees: 11 December 2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 22 December 2023
Biometrics location: Croydon (Free Application)
Ceremony invitation received: TBC
Approved from Home Atlas: 13 May 2024
First applicant email received at - 1:03 pm
Second application email received at - 2:14 pm
Date of Ceremony: TBC

Thanks everyone, this site has been very helpful.
Please keep faith and patience.

It took us 5 months and 2 days from date of application and 4 months and 21 days from day of biometric.

[QudratullahKader]

Application Timeline:

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Spouse Visa + 1 year ILR
Nationality: Afghanistan
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 24 April 2024
Date of debit of fees: 24 April 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 1 May 2024 2024
Biometrics location: Croydon
Ceremony invitation received: TBC
Approved from Home Atlas: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[arnieghk]

Application Timeline:

Eligibility criteria: 5 years, Spouse of British Citizen, ILR for 1 week
Nationality: Indian
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 12 February 2024
Date of debit of fees: 12 February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 25 February 2024
Biometrics location: Edinburgh
Ceremony invitation received: 10 May 2024
Approved from Home Atlas - 13th May 2023
Date of Ceremony: 25th June 2024

88 days from application date, 75 days from biometric appointment. Decent turnaround time.

[MrHud]

Application Timeline:

Eligibility criteria: 10 years PL + ILR
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 27 Feb 2024
Date of debit of fees: 27 Feb 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 8 Mar 2024
Biometrics location: Sheffield
Approved from Home Atlas: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[Alan67]

Eligibility criteria: EUSS + 1 year
Nationality: French
Proof of language: B1 language test certificate
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 06/03/2024
Date of debit of fees: 06/03/2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 23/03/2024
Biometrics location: Manchester (paid)
Date of receipt of approval: TBC
Date of Ceremony: TBC

[sd951]

Eligibility criteria: EUSS + 1 year
Nationality: Belgian
Proof of language: UK degree
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 11/12/2023
Date of biometrics appointment: 13/12/2023
Biometrics location: London Mark Lane (paid)
Date of receipt of approval:

• 15/3/2024 (citizenship ceremony invitation)
  18/3/2024 (Home Office confirmation)

Date of Ceremony: 7/5/2024 (free)

Applied for passport: 7/5/2024
Passport Received: 16/5/2024

[BestPie]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years which includes 1year of ilr
Date of application: 08 February 2024 (online)
Date of debit of fees: 08February 2024
Date of biometrics appointment: 22 February 2024 paid
Biometrics location: Manchester
Receipt of approval: 29 April 2024 (email from Home office Atlas)
Ceremony date: 18 may 2024

Good luck

[lejolex]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years with ILR (Spouse)
Proof of language: IELTS certificate. Exam taken in 2018
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 7 Nov 2023 (online)
Date of biometrics appointment: 18 Nov 2023
Biometrics location: Birmingham
Receipt of approval: 14 May 2024 (email from further nationality)
Ceremony date: 06 June 2024
HO Atlas letter not yet received, expecting on monday.
Total time 6 months

[lejolex]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years with ILR (Spouse)
Proof of language: IELTS certificate. Exam taken in 2018
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 7 Nov 2023 (online)
Date of biometrics appointment: 18 Nov 2023
Biometrics location: Birmingham
Receipt of approval: 14 May 2024 (email from further nationality)
Ceremony date: 06 June 2024
HO Atlas letter not yet received, expecting on monday.
Total time 6 months

[lejolex]

Eligibility criteria: 5 years with ILR (Spouse)
Proof of language: IELTS certificate. Exam taken in 2018
Method of application: Online
Date of application: 7 Nov 2023 (online)
Date of biometrics appointment: 18 Nov 2023
Biometrics location: Birmingham
Receipt of approval: 14 May 2024 (email from further nationality)
Ceremony date: 06 June 2024
HO Atlas letter not yet received, expecting on monday.
Total time 6 months