Citizenship ceremonies
- Attending a ceremony
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You don't need to contact us to book a ceremony. We will write to you to invite you to your citizenship ceremony.
- What happens at a ceremony
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The ceremony lasts about 45 minutes and includes:
- introduction and welcome
- new citizens will then swear or affirm allegiance to the Queen and make a pledge of loyalty
- presentation of citizenship certificate
- Photography
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There may be a professional photographer at your ceremony. Photographs will be available to buy on the day:
- £13 for a photograph of the presentation of your British Citizenship Certificate
- £7 passport photographs
You can pay by credit/debit card or with cash.
- Private ceremonies
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Contact us by emailing hampshire.ceremonies@hants.gov.uk to arrange a private Citizenship ceremony.
Period Venue Monday to Friday April 2021 - March 2022 Register Office Ceremony Room £188 (includes £71 booking fee) April 2022 - March 2023 Register Office Ceremony Room £190 (includes £71 booking fee) April 2023 - March 2024 Register Office Ceremony Room £193 (includes £71 booking fee) Other venues See other ceremonies fees