Citizenship ceremonies in Frankston
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the Frankston City Council area. The council lists 11 dates for 2026, and the next ones are on 10 November and 11 December. Venues are the Frankston Arts Centre and the Frankston RSL.
How you are invited
A written invitation comes from Home Affairs 1 to 3 weeks before, generally 6 to 10 months after approval. It does not come from the council, and the council cannot give you the time and place.
When ceremonies are held
The council has 11 dates on its 2026 list, and some days have a morning and an afternoon session.
Coming ceremony dates
- Tuesday 10 November 2026
- Friday 11 December 2026
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
Where ceremonies are held
- Frankston Arts Centre
- Frankston RSL
What to bring
- photo ID
Guests and what to wear
You can bring 2 guests. Guests may not sit with the new citizens.
Arrive 45 minutes early to register. You make an oath or affirmation and the Mayor usually hands you your certificate. Children 15 and under need not come, but they are welcome.
Ceremonies run by Frankston City Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Frankston City Council
What happens at the ceremony
You make the Australian Citizenship Pledge in front of the people at the ceremony. You become an Australian citizen when you make the pledge, not before. After the pledge you should receive your citizenship certificate. If it is not ready on the day, it comes by post.