Citizenship ceremonies in Northern Beaches
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the Northern Beaches Council area. The council holds about 10 to 12 ceremonies a year at Glen Street Theatre in Belrose. Many people get an invitation in 3 to 6 months.
How you are invited
Once you are approved, you join the waitlist that Home Affairs runs. Home Affairs runs the dates, so the council cannot give you a new date or put you ahead of others. If you cannot come, tell the council using the details in your invitation. You usually have 12 months from approval to attend.
When ceremonies are held
The council holds about 10 to 12 ceremonies a year.
Where ceremonies are held
- Glen Street Theatre, Belrose
What to bring
- valid photo ID, such as a driver licence or a passport
- if you have no photo ID, at least 3 papers showing your name, address and signature
- no photo ID is needed for children under 16
Guests and what to wear
Each citizen can bring one guest.
The ceremony lasts about 30 minutes and includes the pledge, shown on screen, and the national anthem. Seats are not assigned. Tell the council early if you need help with access.
Ceremonies run by Northern Beaches Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Northern Beaches 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.