Citizenship Ceremonies

The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 includes provisions that require all applicants, aged 18 or over, for naturalisation or registration as a British citizen to take a citizenship oath and pledge at a citizenship ceremony conducted by a Registrar.  

Legal Requirements

All matters relating to application and qualification for British citizenship are dealt with by the Home Office, Immigration & Nationality Branch in Liverpool (see Contact Details below).

Fees

The fees for naturalisation and citizenship are set by the British Nationality (Fees) Regulations 2003 and are payable to the Home Office, Immigration and Nationality Branch in Liverpool (see Contact Details below).

When you receive your Invitation Letter from the Home Office you should contact the telephone number provided and make arrangements for your ceremony date.

Citizenship ceremonies are private and not open to the public.

Contact Details

All enquiries/applications for citizenship should be directed to:

Home Office

Immigration and Nationality Branch

Third Floor

India Buildings

Water Street

Liverpool

L2 0QN

Phone: 0845 010 5200

Citizenship ceremonies for Glasgow take place at:

Civil Ceremonies Suites

22 Park Circus

Glasgow

G3 6BE

More information can be obtained from the Home Office Borders & Immigration Agency website.