Citizenship Ceremonies
The citizenship ceremony is the final step in the process of becoming a British citizen.
The ceremony is a celebration of the significance of this new legal status and welcome the new citizen into their community.
It also confers rights and responsibilities to the new citizen to participate fully in British society.
Unless exempted by the Home Secretary, The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 includes provisions that require all applicants, aged 18 or over, who wish naturalisation or registration as a British citizen, to take a citizenship oath and pledge in the presence of a Registrar. Applicants under the age of 18 do not require to attend a ceremony or take the oath / affirmation and pledge but may do so if desired.
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