Citizenship

Citizenship Ceremonies

Citizenship ceremonies came into effect on 15th December 2003 as part of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act and enabled applicants for British Nationality to make a citizenship oath and pledge. Successful applicants for citizenship (aged over 18), after approval by the Home Office, must attend a citizenship ceremony in order to obtain their certificate of naturalisation. 

The ceremony is the final step to becoming a British citizen.

Successful applicants that have completed the Home Office formalities and the test of Knowledge of Life in the UK and would like the ceremony to take place in Hereford, should contact Lynne Griffiths at Herefordshire Register Office, Town Hall, St. Owen Street, Hereford, HR1 2PJ, or telephone 01432 260565 or email: registrars@herefordshire.gov.uk

Citizenship ceremonies

Successful applicants must attend a ceremony within 3 months of receipt of their Home Office letter

In Herefordshire ceremonies are held at The Town Hall, St Owen Street, Hereford HR1 2PJ

• Ceremonies are usually held on the second Monday of each month at 3.30pm and are by invitation only
• A charge will be made for a private ceremony
• A local dignitary will be at the ceremony to welcome new citizens to the County and this is usually the Lord Lieutenant or her deputy and the Chairman of the Council.
• A small gift is given to each new citizen and light refreshments are provided after the ceremony .
• New citizens may bring 2 guests to the ceremony and this is by invitation only

Requests for Citizenship

Applications for citizenship should be made directly to the Home Office by telephone on 0845 010 5200 or for further information see UK Border Agency website or Directgov