Citizenship Ceremony

There are two types of Citizenship Ceremony that we can provide - Group Ceremonies or Private Ceremonies.

Group Ceremonies are held regularly in our main offices at Chippenham, Salisbury and Trowbridge and provide you the opportunity to celebrate this occasion with other new citizens. We will offer you the earliest date possible in the office closest to where you live.

Private Ceremonies are held on any weekday (Monday to Friday) and we will work with you to find a date that suits you. There is an additional charge for this.

To book either of these types of Ceremony please telephone 0300 003 4570 or email us at ceremonies@wiltshire.gov.uk (opens new window).

The ceremony will last about 30 minutes, but you will be asked to arrive 30 minutes before to have your documents checked.

• introduction and welcome
• new citizens will swear or affirm their allegiance to His Majesty, King Charles III and make a pledge of loyalty
• presentation of the citizenship certificate
• National Anthem

Photographs can be taken of the actual presentation and may also be possible after the ceremony with the dignitaries attending the ceremony.

Private Ceremonies are not limited to specific days and can be booked flexibly Monday to Friday in our Trowbridge, Chippenham, and Salisbury Offices. It would involve just yourself and anyone you wished to bring with you but otherwise follows the same process mentioned above. There is a charge for this service.

For Group Ceremonies there is no charge as it is paid for as part of your application.  For Private Ceremonies please refer to our Registration Service fees page