Citizenship ceremonies

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.