Citizenship ceremonies in Hornsby
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the Hornsby Shire Council area. Ceremonies are monthly, and the next listed one is on 4 November 2026. You must come, because attendance is compulsory.
How you are invited
Home Affairs sends a letter about four weeks before, with the date, time and place. The wait after approval is three to six months at most. Keep your email up to date in ImmiAccount.
When ceremonies are held
Ceremonies are held monthly, but dates may change.
Coming ceremony dates
- Wednesday 4 November 2026
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
Where ceremonies are held
- Hornsby Shire Council Community Halls
- Fagan Park, Galston
What to bring
- current Australian photo ID, such as a driver licence or passport
- if you have no photo ID, at least three papers showing your name, address and signature
Guests and what to wear
Family and friends are welcome, but the room limits places. Tell the council if you want to bring more than one guest.
Smart casual clothes.
The ceremony takes 30 to 40 minutes. Children aged 16 and under do not need to come, and the registered parent can collect their certificate. Wait at least 10 days before you apply for a passport.
Ceremonies run by Hornsby Shire Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Hornsby Shire 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.