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Last updated: 3 March 2026
Next review: 3 March 2027
If you’ve been granted British Citizenship, attending a citizenship ceremony is the final step to officially becoming a British citizen. During the ceremony, you’ll make a pledge of allegiance to His Majesty the King and the United Kingdom.
At the end of the ceremony, you will receive your ‘Certificate of Naturalisation’, which allows you to apply for a British passport.
It can take up to 2 weeks for Waltham Forest to receive your certificate after you receive your Home Office invitation letter or email.
Children under 18 do not need to book a separate appointment, but please let us know if they will be attending.
Your Ceremony options
Group Ceremony
- Location: Fellowship Square
- Cost: Free of charge
- Guests: One guest per family is permitted
Private Citizenship Ceremony
- Location: Held in one of the stunning rooms in Fellowship Square
- Availability: Can often be arranged within just a few days (subject to availability)
- Cost: Between £100 and £150
- Guests: Up to 10 guests are allowed
- Celebrate this special milestone in a beautiful, private setting
- Share the moment with loved ones in an intimate environment
- Enjoy flexibility with short-notice bookings
What to bring to the Ceremony
- Your Home Office invitation letter (digital or printed)
- Valid photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence
Help with completing online forms
For those without computers, you can use a self-service PC in any Waltham Forest Library
Staff there can help you to log in and create a MyAccount.