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Citizenship Ceremonies

Under the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002, which came into force on 1 January 2004, anyone aged 18 years or over who successfully applies for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen must take an oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony.

The ceremony is intended to celebrate the significance of becoming a British citizen and welcome that person into his or her community. As part of the ceremony prospective citizens will make

an oath/affirmation to Her Majesty the Queen
a pledge of loyalty to the United Kingdom.

You can find out how to apply for British citizenship, including information about citizenship ceremonies, on the UK Border Agency website.

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