Citizenship ceremonies

If you are interested in becoming a British Citizen, information is available on the Home Office website.

You can only book a citizenship ceremony once your citizenship application has been approved by the Home Office. You should then expect to receive two letters:

• a granted status letter to confirm your citizenship has been granted 
• an invitation letter sent to you by email advising you to contact your local authority to arrange a citizenship ceremony.

You can choose to attend a public or private ceremony.

The public ceremony will be in a group setting where you will attend with other citizens and the Mayor or Deputy Mayor of Brent will present you with your certificate. 

Private ceremonies are more personal, only you and any guests you choose to invite can attend. The Mayor or Deputy Mayor will not be present at private ceremonies.  You will need to pay a small fee for a private ceremony.

When you have received the email from the Home Office with your invitation letter, complete the online form to arrange your citizenship ceremony.

You will be asked to provide the following details:

• Home Office reference number 
• Date of birth of the main applicant
• Last name of the main applicant
• Credit card details for payment of private citizenship ceremony (if chosen). 

You will also need to confirm if you wish to either swear (to God) or affirm an oath of allegiance to the King before saying the pledge of loyalty to the UK. View oath of allegiance.

When attending your ceremony, please bring the following documents: 

• your approval letter from the Home Office
• your passport or photo ID