Passed your test? If so, then congratulations. Here you can get tips and advice on how to tackle Home Office paperwork. This page answers the most frequently asked questions about applications.
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Using the Nationality Checking Service (NCS) |
About your Citizenship ceremony
If your application for citizenship is accepted then you will receive a Citizenship Invitation by post. You will be asked to attend your citizenship ceremony. This is the last step in the process and afterwards you’ll officially be a British citizen. Your Citizenship Invitation letter will contain all the information you need to book your ceremony. Citizenship ceremonies are hosted by the Superintendent Registrar and usually local dignitaries will also attend. The ceremonies are normally attended by a number of other new citizens. You will be allowed to bring a limited number of guests to the ceremony. The format of the ceremony will vary depending on the venue. In most cases there will be a welcome speech. Then you will be asked to stand and swear the oath of allegiance or, if you prefer, to speak the affirmation of allegiance. You will also be asked to take the Citizenship Pledge. Some ceremonies will perform the oaths, affirmations and pledges as a group, others will go around each member of the group individually. The national anthem will then be played and may be sung as a group – depending on the organisation of the ceremony.
Finally, you will be presented with your citizenship certificate and an information pack. Many people like to remember this formal occasion and take photographs – this is definitely encouraged! It has taken a long time to get to this point so make sure you enjoy it.
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