Citizenship ceremonies in Sydney
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the City of Sydney area. The next listed ceremony is on 11 November 2026. The council plans to publish the 2027 dates in December 2026.
How you are invited
Home Affairs gives you a ceremony in the order that applications were approved. It sends the invitation by email, so keep your email and contact details current in ImmiAccount. This is only for people who live in the City of Sydney area.
When ceremonies are held
Coming ceremony dates
- Wednesday 11 November 2026
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
Dates can change. The council does not make certificates.
Ceremonies run by City of Sydney
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.