One year wait time for citizenship under amnesty programme

CABINET NOTES

The Cabinet also invited the Officer-in-Charge at the Immigration Department to explain how soon the Amnesty Certificates were being issued following the application for amnesty; and, how long would it take for citizenship to be granted, following the receipt of the Amnesty Certificate.

The Officer-in-Charge made reference to the many applicants not requiring amnesty who had submitted applications and who were awaiting the final stages prior to the swearing-in.

A period of almost one year would be the waiting time, it was explained, before citizenship is finally granted.

Amnesty Certificates were issued within 30 days following the successful amnesty application.

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