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Citizenship ceremonies
What happens at a citizenship ceremony, what you need to bring to the ceremony, where the ceremonies are held, fees for private citizenship ceremonies, how to pay and contact details.
If you are 18 or over and have successfully applied to become a British citizen you will be sent an invitation from the Home Office to confirm that you can book your citizenship ceremony.
You must book the ceremony within three months of being sent an invitation from the Home Office. If you don’t attend a ceremony in this time, you may need to submit a new application.
The Home office will notify us and we will write to or email you directly to confirm the date and time of the group ceremony which we have booked for you.
Our group ceremonies are usually held on the last Wednesday of every month.
You do not need to contact us to confirm, unless you wish to change the date or book a private ceremony.
What happens at a citizenship ceremony
You will make an oath or affirmation of allegiance which means you promise to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK.
At the end of the ceremony, you will be presented with your certificate of British citizenship and a welcome pack.
What you need to bring to the ceremony
You need to being the following:
- your approval letter or email from the Home Office
- a form of ID, for example, a passport, travel document or driving licence
Where the are ceremonies held
Group ceremonies are held once a month at:
Address:
Luton Town Hall
George Street
Luton
LU1 2BQ
During the ceremony, a dignitary will present you with your certificate. We are not able to accommodate any guests at this venue.
Alternatively, you may attend a private ceremony with up to 1 guest at Luton Register Office, for which there will be an additional charge.
Fees for private citizenship ceremonies
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Fees for individual private citizenship ceremonies:
- Monday to Friday: £150 per adult plus 2 guests
- Saturday: £210 per adult plus 2 guests
- Sundays/Bank holidays: £260 per adult plus 2 guests
Fees for private ceremonies with up to 12 guests:
- Monday to Friday: £235
- Saturday: £335
- Sundays: £390
We accept cash and credit or debit card payments.
Contact Luton Register Office
Contact us to find out more about citizenship ceremonies.
Email: citizenship@luton.gov.uk
You can also find more information on citizenship ceremonies on GOV.UK.