The table below sets out the standard processing time and due day for issue that the Department aims to achieve.

Service Type	Standard Processing Time at counter (MIN)*	Due Day for Issue (Upon receipt of all necessary documents)
Declaration of Change of Nationality	30	Confirmation letter will be issued on the same day
Application for naturalisation as a Chinese national and restoration of Chinese nationality	-	80% of the applications will be finalised within 3 months
Application for renunciation of Chinese nationality	-	80% of the applications will be finalised within 2 months

Remarks:	Working days denote Monday to Friday excluding General Holidays. These standards may not be achievable during certain daily peak hours or peak periods or in complicated cases.
	* Applicants will be advised, if necessary, of the time to wait before their applications are processed.