Naturalization Review Times: From November, You Can See Your Own 🔍

🧭 What's changing?

Until now, HiKorea announcements have told you the review times for nationality services by case type. This October's announcement also included the October 2026 nationality review times as an attached file.

Going forward, the plan is to switch to a personal check for more accurate guidance. The timing is during November 2026. But the original text says it's "planned," so please check HiKorea's announcements for the exact start date 💡

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Naturalization applicant

What's changing, and how?

Kevi

Review times used to be announced in general by case type. The plan is to switch to a way where you log in and check them for your own case, during November 2026.

👤 Who is this for?

The original text says people will be able to check personal review time information for naturalization and nationality restoration. So it mainly applies to people going through a naturalization or nationality restoration review.

The original text doesn't say in detail whether other nationality services will be shown the same way. For the detailed criteria, check the original text or call 1345 🙂

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Naturalization applicant

Can I check it too?

Kevi

If you're in a naturalization or nationality restoration review, it likely applies to you. The exact scope isn't detailed in the original text, so please check it or call 1345.

🖥️ Where can I check?

After the change, you'll log in at the [Nationality Review Progress Inquiry] menu on the HiKorea website and check there. Instead of scanning through announcements, you'll see it right on your own screen.

The original text doesn't give details about how to log in or what items will appear on screen. Once it launches, please follow the guidance on the HiKorea screen ✅

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Naturalization applicant

Which menu do I go to?

Kevi

The Nationality Review Progress Inquiry menu on the HiKorea website. The plan is to let you check your personal review time information after logging in.

⏳ Review times can differ from person to person

According to the reference material on special naturalization for outstanding talent, the processing period is the usual time from the application date to the date the final decision on approval is made. It says there can be differences between individuals depending on whether you're subject to an interview review, when you pass it, document supplementation, consultation with relevant agencies, and so on.

This personal check seems intended to explain those individual differences more accurately. Still, the original text doesn't say the period you see guarantees when approval will come 😮

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Naturalization applicant

Why do review times differ from person to person?

Kevi

The guidance says they can vary depending on whether you're subject to an interview review, document supplementation, consultation with relevant agencies, and so on. That's why a personal check is meant to be more accurate.

📄 What to keep in mind while you wait

Under the law, during a naturalization review you may be asked to appear and state your opinion or to submit related materials. The comprehensive assessment must be taken within 1 year of the naturalization application date, with exceptions for exemptions or cases where it isn't conducted.

If you score below 60 out of 100 on the comprehensive assessment, you can't receive naturalization approval. The same goes if you don't take it within the period or get an unsuitable rating in the interview review. It's important not to miss any contact or request ✅

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Naturalization applicant

Is there anything I must follow during the review?

Kevi

Respond to requests to appear or submit materials, and take the comprehensive assessment within 1 year of the application date. Exemptions and similar cases are exceptions.

✅ What to do now, step by step

1. 1Check the attached file with the October 2026 nationality review times in the HiKorea announcement.
2. 2In November, see whether the Nationality Review Progress Inquiry menu has opened on the HiKorea website.
3. 3Check your HiKorea account details in advance so you can log in.
4. 4If you get a request to appear or submit materials, respond within the deadline.
5. 5Remember that the comprehensive assessment deadline is within 1 year of the application date.
6. 6If you have questions, call 1345.