📘 Chapter 1: The Values and Principles of the UK
What document do you receive at the end of the citizenship ceremony?
Correct answer: A certificate of British citizenship
A A British passport
✓ A certificate of British citizenship
C A national insurance card
D A driving licence
💡 Explanation
You receive a certificate of British citizenship, which you should keep safe and need for your passport application.
Key facts to remember
- Successful applicants attend a citizenship ceremony
- Ceremonies held at local council by a registrar
- Family and friends can attend
- Must make oath of allegiance to the Crown
- Can affirm instead of swearing on religious text
- Pledge to respect UK rights, freedoms and laws
- Certificate of British citizenship is received
- Certificate needed for passport application
- Ceremony marks new status as British citizen
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 1.2.3 The naturalisation ceremony:
If your application for citizenship is successful, you will be invited to attend a citizenship ceremony. This ceremony is an important event where you officially become a British citizen. Ceremonies are usually held at your local council and are conducted by a registrar. Family and friends can attend.
During the ceremony, you must make an oath of allegiance (or an affirmation if you prefer not to swear on a religious text) to the Crown and a pledge to the United Kingdom. You promise to respect the rights, freedoms, and laws of the UK and to fulfil your duties and obligations as a British citizen.
After taking the oath and pledge, you will receive your certificate of British citizenship. This is an important document that you should keep safe. You will need it to apply for a British passport. The ceremony is designed to be a welcoming and memorable occasion to mark your new status as a British citizen.
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