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A citizenship ceremony is a special event during which citizenship candidates pledge allegiance to Australia and are officially pronounced Australian Citizens.
Receiving Australian Citizenship is often an emotional experience for candidates, therefore the City of Holdfast Bay aims to create a relaxed and joyful atmosphere to celebrate this special milestone.
The City of Holdfast Bay hosts approximately four ceremonies per year on Australia Day at the Brighton Performing Arts Centre or on the Glenelg Foreshore.
About the ceremony
The Australian Citizenship Ceremony is a formal occasion that takes approximately one hour.
It consists of 40-60 conferees and their friends and family who are invited to attend.
During the ceremony, candidates are asked to make the Pledge of Commitment. This pledge must be recited in English (words are available at the ceremony) in order to receive the Certificate of Australian Citizenship.
Members of Parliament, Councillors and special guests are invited to attend the ceremony.
Children receive their own certificate, however, they are not required to take the pledge if they are under the age of 16.
Frequently Asked Questions
To find out more information about this process, contact the Department of Home Affairs
on 131 880 or visit the Home Affairs website.
All candidates are allocated to various ceremonies by the Department of Home Affairs. Home Affairs website.
You will be sent an invitation letter about four weeks before the event.
Expected wait times can be found here: Citizenship Ceremonies Wait time
Please contact the Home Affairs website on 13 18 81 for any other matters.
Please contact the Department of Home Affairs on 13 18 81 or visit the Home Affairs website.
More information
For more details, please contact: Department of Home Affairs
Services are by pre-arranged appointment only.
You can rebook your Citizenship appointment online using the link contained in your appointment letter.
For all other queries please visit the Department’s website or call the number listed below:
Department of Home Affairs
70 Franklin Street, Adelaide SA 5000
PO Box 2399, Adelaide SA 5001