The City holds regular citizenship ceremonies, usually monthly on Wednesday evenings, in the Council Chamber.
Citizenship approvals
For updates on the progress of your citizenship contact the Department of Home Affairs on 13 18 80.
Ceremony dates
The City is unable to provide you with a ceremony date until the City receives notification from the Department of Home Affairs that you have been approved for citizenship. Once the City receives this notification, you will be booked into the next available ceremony and you will receive an email advising your ceremony date.
For all enquiries regarding your ceremony date please contact citizenship@joondalup.wa.gov.au.
Citizenship frequently asked questions
To arrange a replacement certificate, contact the Department of Home Affairs. The City does not issue replacement certificates.
For information on eligibility and how to apply for Australian citizenship, contact the Department of Home Affairs.
The waiting time varies between three and six months after you have received your letter of approval from the Minister for Home Affairs. Note that the waiting time starts from the date of approval, not the interview date.
The City endeavours to give you as much notice as possible of your ceremony date. You will receive an email invitation at least four weeks prior to the ceremony.
The City will advise how many guests are permitted for each ceremony.
Children aged 16 years and over are legally required to attend their citizenship ceremony and take the citizenship pledge in order to become an Australian citizen. Children under the age of 16 are not legally required to take the citizenship pledge, however are welcome to attend the ceremony and are encouraged to take the citizenship pledge where possible.