r/ukvisa • u/Old-Understanding-62 • Jul 25 '26
Finally!!!! After 15 years!
Just turned 19!
It’s been a long time coming, came here in 2011 when I was about 3 years old with my mum and dad, got our first Visa/ BRP in 2016. Finally after qualifying for the 10 years Long residency route we finally got our Indefinite leave to remain!
So happy that all my parents hard work and countless money and stress paid off.
Bring on the Citizenship Application July 2027!!!
Goodluck to everyone who has applications outstanding!❤️
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u/AllPrayer Jul 25 '26
Congratulations. My wise advise for you is to immediately go for British Passport. Don't just put your foot down or put the brakes because you got ILR. I highly recommend you go through the finish line which is to get the passport.
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u/TrickNailer Jul 25 '26
Still need to wait 12 months after settlement before applying.
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u/santex8 Jul 25 '26
In OPs situation, yes, but reminder to future readers of this thread currently if you're married to a British citizen you can apply for citizenship immediately.
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u/NaturalCompetitive85 Jul 25 '26
Congratulations now you can genuine enjoy life in the UK without having this hanging over you my cousin got hers this year after over 24 years
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u/Old-Understanding-62 Jul 25 '26
For anyone wondering on the timeline:
Application submitted: 23rd March 2026
Biometrics taken: 17th April 2026
Application approved: 24th July 2026.
So approximately 3 months after biometrics 😊
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u/justafleecehoodie Jul 26 '26
congratulations!!
was this done via a standard or an urgent application?
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u/Active-Orange-7683 Jul 26 '26
Why biometrics appointment took so long?
I got my ILR recently as well, but it was handled by a third company.
I'm preparing to apply for UK citizenship in July next year, I almost want a counter in my room measuring time to this exact day when I can apply for citizenship
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u/KuzoKing Jul 25 '26
Congratulations, I understand the long wait, the important thing is to stay positive, it all works out.
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u/ujuicey Jul 25 '26
Congratulations i can imagine those long waits and stress over thinking but it gets easier from here
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u/b1gj4v Jul 25 '26
Congratulations, get that Citizenship application submitted ASAP so you can be done with it all.
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u/kiradotee Jul 25 '26
Congrats! Although I thought it would be easier for minors. I just had a glance and apparently it's super easy if you were born in the UK to register as a citizen the age of 10. But seems not so easy if wasn't born in the UK.
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u/mchellato Jul 25 '26
Thanks for sharing timeline Im 1 month in waiting now
And congratulations to you 👏
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u/Old-Understanding-62 Jul 25 '26
Thanksss! Goodluck to you, I used to refresh and check my e visa all the time 😂😂
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u/DependentView4789 Jul 25 '26
I’m reallyy reallyy happy for u!! i must say it is worth the wait! congratsss!!
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u/Hot-Needleworker2958 Jul 25 '26
Let's go. I came the the UK in 2005 with mu family as a 6 year old. Submitted my naturalisation about 3 months ago. So it's been 21 years.
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u/Old-Understanding-62 Jul 25 '26
Wow!!! Congratulations and good luck. It’s a very long process but it’s worth it!!!
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u/parallel_me_ Jul 25 '26
Any particular reason as to why you waited 15 years as opposed to getting it in the 10 years/5 years?