Citizenship ceremonies

Every year in Harrow, we welcome new British citizens. We do this through our citizenship ceremonies.

You can only book a citizenship ceremony if you have been sent an invitation. The invitation will be from the Home Office. You need to book your ceremony within three months of receiving your invitation. If three months have passed since being invited, email register.office@harrow.gov.uk

Booking a ceremony

What you will need when booking your ceremony online

  • your full Home Office reference number (including the dash marks ‘-‘)
  • your full name.

You will need to bring your invitation and Passport or photo ID to your ceremony.

Book a ceremony

All citizenship ceremonies take place face to face. You must attend a citizenship ceremony if you:

  • are 18 and over
  • have successfully applied to be a British citizen.

Ceremonies

We can provide group and private ceremonies. At the ceremony, you'll take a citizenship oath or affirmation. You'll pledge to His Majesty the King. You'll do so in the presence of either:

  • the Superintendent Registrar
  • the Deputy Superintendent Registrar

At the end of the ceremony you get a certificate of naturalisation. Group ceremonies can last up to two hours.

Private ceremonies

To arrange a private ceremony please contact us when you get an invitation letter. The ceremony takes place at The Pavillion.

Ceremony fees

Please note that charges may apply to re-arrange or cancel appointments

  • Group ceremony: No charge
  • Individual private ceremony: £200
  • Couple's private ceremony: £315
  • Additional adult family member: £115
  • Citizenship ceremony photograph: £27 (taken at group ceremonies only)

British citizens and voting 

I have dual nationality. Does this affect my voting rights?

No. As long as you meet one of the criteria and you are registered to vote, then you can vote.

Can British citizens living abroad vote?

British citizens living abroad can vote in UK parliamentary elections. But, they cannot vote in local elections.

I have lived abroad for more than 15 years does this affect my right to vote?

British citizens living abroad for over 15 years can't register to vote in UK elections.

I have just become a British citizen what do I do?

You should apply to be put on the electoral register. Otherwise, you will not be able to vote. You can find info on how to register on the Electoral Commission's website.