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Naturalisation Certificate vs Passport Timing

Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director

Summary

Certificate or proof first, then the first passport.

Short answer: most countries issue a naturalisation certificate or citizenship proof after the oath/registration, then you apply for the first passport. Passport production takes further time — buffer travel plans.

FAQ

Travel on certificate only?

International travel usually still needs a passport.

Expedite certificate?

Country-dependent.

Names must match?

Yes.

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