Citizenship timeframes
Check this page regularly for up-to-date citizenship processing times.
The oldest applications now being assessed were submitted in February 2022.
Citizenship by grant application timeframes
This is how long it is currently taking to process citizenship applications, based on reporting data from February 2023.
If your application is processed within these timeframes, the Department of Internal Affairs cannot provide any further information on the status of your application.
Application allocated to a staff member
99% of applications were allocated to a staff member within 11 months.
Outcome of application
83% of applications took less than 3 months to get an outcome after being assigned to a staff member.
Total application process
80% of applicants were granted citizenship within 16 months.
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