Citizenship ceremonies in Gold Coast
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the City of Gold Coast area. The city lists five ceremony dates for 2026. The wait for an invitation after approval can be 6 to 12 months.
How you are invited
Home Affairs decides who attends. The city gets the candidates' names 4 to 6 weeks ahead of each ceremony. It then sends each person an invitation with the ceremony details.
When ceremonies are held
Ceremonies run through the year, and the city lists five dates for 2026.
Coming ceremony dates
- Monday 9 November 2026
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
Where ceremonies are held
- HOTA, Home of the Arts, Bundall
- Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, Carrara
Guests and what to wear
Each candidate can bring up to 2 guests.
Whether a ceremony is live streamed depends on the venue.
Ceremonies run by City of Gold Coast
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.