Citizenship ceremonies

You may wish to complete any planned travel before you attend a citizenship ceremony.

Once you become a British citizen, you will no longer be able to enter the UK using your BRP or digital status, or by presenting your citizenship certificate at the UK border.

For travel, you will need either a:

• British passport
• certificate of entitlement to the right of abode (which can be added to a valid foreign passport)

You cannot use the Fast Track service when you’re applying for a first adult passport.

Refer to GOV.UK for information on:

• how long it may take to get a British passport
• how long it may take to get a certificate of entitlement to the right of abode

Attendance at a group citizenship ceremony is included in the fees you have already paid the Home Office.

New citizens can bring up to 2 guests to a group ceremony; group ceremonies are held in Aylesbury only.

You will be provided with the next available ceremony dates within your 3 month deadline.

If you are not able to book online, email [email protected] including your full name and telephone number.

To book a private citizenship ceremony, email [email protected] including your full name and telephone number, your preferred ceremony location (Aylesbury or Beaconsfield) and any convenient dates for the ceremony.

There are additional fees for private ceremonies.

We'll aim to reply to all messages within 7 working days.

If you need to cancel or postpone your ceremony, email [email protected].