Citizenship ceremonies in the ACT
You'll become an Australian citizen at a citizenship ceremony. Learn when you'll get an invitation and what happens at the ceremony.
Your invitation
You will be invited to a citizenship ceremony 3 to 6 months after your application for citizenship is approved.
Attending your citizenship ceremony is the last step to become an Australian citizen.
You will get an invitation by email or post about 2 to 3 weeks before the ceremony. The invitation will include:
- date and venue for your ceremony
- what time you should arrive
- how many guests you can bring
- documents you must bring with you.
If you cannot attend
If you cannot attend your citizenship ceremony, you can contact the Multicultural ACT team.
The Department of Home Affairs will contact you with a new date for your ceremony.
You may have to wait a few months before we send you another invitation.
2026 ceremonies
Ceremony dates, times and locations
February
Date: Monday 16 February
Time: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
March
Date: Monday 16 March
Time: 10:00 am and 1:30 pm
Location: Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, National Arboretum Canberra
April
Date: Thursday 23 April
Time: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
May
Date: Friday 22 May
Time: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
June
Date: Thursday 18 June
Times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, National Arboretum Canberra
July
Date: Wednesday 29 July
Times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
August
Date: Monday 24 August
Time: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
September
Date: Friday 18 September
Times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
October
Date: Monday 19 October
Times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
November
Date: Thursday 12 November
Time: 10:00 am and 1:30 pm
Location: Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, National Arboretum Canberra
December
Date: Tuesday 8 December
Times: 9:30 am, 12:30 pm and 3:45 pm
Location: Hyatt Hotel Canberra
At your ceremony
When you arrive, you will register for the ceremony.
Staff from the ACT Government’s Health and Community Services Directorate will be there to help you and your guest. They will make sure you take your citizenship pledge and receive your citizenship certificate.
During the ceremony
The ceremony lasts from 60 to 90 minutes.
You will make the Australian citizenship pledge of commitment with other people becoming citizens.
After the pledge, you’ll be presented with your Australian citizenship certificate.
You can also take photos at the ceremony to remember this special occasion.
Your citizenship certificate
Your citizenship certificate is an important legal document. You will need it when you apply for an Australian passport.
If your Citizenship Certificate has mistakes, contact the Department of Home Affairs.
Contact for help
For questions about the Canberra ceremony, contact the Multicultural ACT Team.
Email
ma@act.gov.au
Post
Multicultural ACT
Health and Community Services Directorate
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601
If you have difficulty speaking or understanding English, you can contact us through the free Translating and Interpreter Service.
When you call the service, they will call us for you and interpret your questions.
Call 13 14 50
For all other questions
You must contact the Department of Home Affairs. They can help you understand: