Citizenship ceremonies

citizenship ceremonies

Waverley Council holds regular in-person citizenship ceremonies for people who live in the Waverley Local Government Area. These ceremonies represent a huge milestone, marking a new citizen's official entry into the community.

   
 

Note: Ceremonies are by invitation only. Council does not manage the invitation process. The Department of Home Affairs handles the processing and approval of citizenship applications and will invite you to attend a ceremony based on your approval date. Council cannot amend, edit, change or influence this process.

 


Invitations are sent by email from the Department of Home Affairs, so be sure your email and other contact details are up to date in your Immi account.

Upcoming ceremonies*

  • Saturday 30 November, 2024
  • Sunday 26 January, 2025

*Ceremony dates are subject to change. 2025 dates are yet to be confirmed.

Ceremonies start at 9:30am (please arrive at 9am) and run for approximately 40 minutes. They are generally held at Bondi Pavilion Theatre on Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, and will include around 80 conferees. Due to venue capacity, we ask that each conferee only invites 1-2 guests to attend the ceremony.

On the day, don’t forget to bring your approval letter from the Department of Home Affairs and photo identification.

Contact details

If you have any questions about your citizenship ceremony, email citizenship@waverley.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries about your application or the date of your ceremony, contact the Department of Home Affairs or phone the Citizenship Information Line on 131 880.

If you don’t live in the Waverley LGA, contact your local council.

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