Citizenship ceremonies in Lake Macquarie
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the City of Lake Macquarie area. The council holds several ceremonies each year, and the next ones are on 27 November 2026 and 26 January 2027. You must come if you were aged 16 or over at the time you applied.
How you are invited
Home Affairs emails your invitation three to six months after approval, and it arrives about four to six weeks before the ceremony. Places go by approval date only, and there is no fast track.
When ceremonies are held
The council holds several ceremonies each year.
Coming ceremony dates
- Friday 27 November 2026
- Tuesday 26 January 2027
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
What to bring
- your invitation
- one photo ID, such as an Australian driver licence or a passport
- translations of any papers not in English
- if you have no photo ID, at least three papers showing your name and address
- a book, if you want to pledge on a holy book
Guests and what to wear
Single people can bring up to two guests. Family groups can bring one guest for each registered person.
Smart business or smart casual clothes. National or cultural dress is welcome.
Plan for 60 to 90 minutes, with a light morning tea and photos afterwards. Dates can change.
Ceremonies run by City of Lake Macquarie
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of City of Lake Macquarie
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.