Citizenship ceremonies

Australian Citizenship Certificate
If you would like to become an Australian Citizen, you will need to apply through the Department of Home Affairs. For more information, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website or phone 131 880.

 

Your citizenship ceremony invitation

Once you have received an approval letter from the Department of Home Affairs, your details will be forwarded to the City of Belmont. Please note, it can take 2 to 4 months for the City to receive your details.
 
Here is a summary of what happens next:
 
  • You will be sent an email invitation from the City to attend a citizenship ceremony and make the Pledge of Commitment;
  • This invitation will be sent to the email address you provided to the Department of Home Affairs – so if this changes you will need to contact them to update your contact details;
  • Your email invitation will include details of the date, time and and location of the ceremony;
  • You will need to reply to this email.
  • Candiates will be allowed to bring up to 3 guests.
Your citizenship ceremony is a formal ceremony conducted by the Mayor of the City of Belmont.
 
The City holds ceremonies quarterly, subject to change. There may be a waiting period before the next available ceremony.
 

On the day of your citizenship ceremony

Please arrive for registration at 5pm. The ceremony will begin at 5:30pm and finish at around 6:30pm. Candidates and their guest are welcome to have photos with dignitaries after the ceremony.

Candidates will also recieve information on Electoral Enrolment at the ceremony.

 

What to wear to your citizenship ceremony

Please wear smart, casual attire, or national/traditional/cultural dress which reflects the significance of the occasion.
 
This dress code is a requirement of the Australian Government’s Australian Citizenship Ceremonies Code. The Presiding Officer can decide whether anybody who does not meet the requirements of the dress code can make the Pledge of Commitment to become an Australian Citizen.

Please note: If a candidate chooses to wear a mask, they will need to be removed for candidate identification and saying of the pledge.  
 
If you have any questions about citizenship ceremonies, please email ceremonies@belmont.wa.gov.au