Latest Citizenship Timeline

[heart_prince34]

Just called again today to get an update & lady over the phone said it’s taking between 9-17 months.

[l00k]

Some more information from a OIA request by Kay:

https://fyi.org.nz/request/14576-why...incoming-54788

[Jazz77]

hi folks just sharing my citizenship timeline

applied in person 10 jan 2021
received ceremony invitation 10 march 2021
woohooo

[bsohel]

Congratulations Jazz77, did you receive an update when you had a case officer assigned? or was the first thing your received the ceremony invitation?

[heart_prince34]

Did you apply in Auckland or Manukau Area?

[catash]

Congratulations Jazz77, did you receive an update when you had a case officer assigned? or was the first thing your received the ceremony invitation?

Hi Jazz77, Congrats, that was quick
i courier my application on the 17th feb 2021 and payment was taken on the 18th feb 2021 no communication at all

[LemonAndPaeroa]

What checks are done for citizenship? Apart from travel movements/presence requirements and NZ police check?

[JandM]

https://www.newzealandnow.govt.nz/mo...sa/citizenship

[Kelerei]

What checks are done for citizenship? Apart from travel movements/presence requirements and NZ police check?

Quite a lot of checking happens behind the scenes. Take a look at the Citizenship Guidance Document for a general idea.

[Jazz77]

hi catash good to hear from you again. I remember our timeliness has been similar for residence, pr and citizenship. good luck!