📘 Chapter 1: The Values and Principles of the UK

1.2.3 The naturalisation ceremony

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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.

Key Facts

  • Successful applicants attend a citizenship ceremony
  • Ceremonies held at local council 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.

Key Facts

  • Must make oath of allegiance to the Crown
  • Can affirm instead of swearing on religious text
  • Pledge to respect UK rights, freedoms and laws
The naturalisation ceremony
Illustration: The naturalisation ceremony

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.

Key Facts

  • Certificate of British citizenship is received
  • Certificate needed for passport application
  • Ceremony marks new status as British citizen

📝 Note de studiu

  • La o ceremonie de cetățenie, trebuie să depui un jurământ de loialitate (sau o declarație solemnă) față de Crown și un angajament față de United Kingdom.
    • Solicitanții de succes participă la o ceremonie de cetățenie
    • Ceremoniile au loc la consiliul local, oficiate de un ofițer de stare civilă
    • Familia și prietenii pot participa
  • Ceremoniile de cetățenie au loc de obicei la consiliul local și sunt oficiate de un ofițer de stare civilă.
    • Solicitanții de succes participă la o ceremonie de cetățenie
    • Ceremoniile au loc la consiliul local, oficiate de un ofițer de stare civilă
    • Familia și prietenii pot participa
  • Primești un certificat de cetățenie britanică, pe care ar trebui să-l păstrezi în siguranță și de care ai nevoie pentru cererea de pașaport.
    • Solicitanții de succes participă la o ceremonie de cetățenie
    • Ceremoniile au loc la consiliul local, oficiate de un ofițer de stare civilă
    • Familia și prietenii pot participa

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