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Citizenship Ceremonies

Once your application for British citizenship has been approved by the Home Office, you will be invited to attend a citizenship ceremony - the final step in becoming a British citizen.

All successful applicants aged 18 and over must attend the ceremony. Applicants under 18 are not required to attend but may do so if they wish.

Note: You must attend a ceremony within 90 days of receiving your approval. Failure to do so may require you to reapply for citizenship.

Information about applying for British citizenship can be found here; British citizenship - GOV.UK

What happens next?

As soon as we have received your citizenship paperwork from the Home Office, we will contact you with available dates for a ceremony at your local council office.

Ceremonies can take place at our offices in Brecon, Llandrindod Wells or Newtown.

What is a citizenship ceremony?

The citizenship ceremony is a formal occasion that welcomes you into the British community and officially confirms your new citizenship.

During the ceremony, you will:

Swear an oath of allegiance (or make an affirmation if you prefer not to swear by God).
Pledge loyalty to the United Kingdom, its rights, freedoms and laws.
Receive your certificate of British citizenship and a welcome pack

New citizens may invite family and friends to attend the ceremony and celebrate this important milestone. Before your ceremony, you will need to let us know how many guests will be attending with you.

What to bring on the day?

Please bring the following items to your ceremony:

Your original invitation letter from the Home Office
A valid passport, photo ID or Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)

Please note: If you still have your BRP, you must return it within 5 days after your ceremony. Failure to return your BRP may result in a fine

After the ceremony

You will receive your Certificate of Naturalisation on the day of your ceremony. After this you can Apply for a British Passport and Register to vote.

If your Certificate of Naturalisation is lost or damaged -Replace or correct a UK citizenship certificate - GOV.UK