Citizenship ceremonies in Whitehorse
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the Whitehorse City Council area. The council lists 12 dates for 2026, and the next ones are 4 November, 19 November and 2 December. Home Affairs gives you your ceremony.
How you are invited
Once you are approved, Home Affairs sends you the details of your ceremony. The council does not handle your application. Send questions about the date to Home Affairs.
When ceremonies are held
The council holds ceremonies through the year and lists 12 dates for 2026.
Coming ceremony dates
- Wednesday 4 November 2026
- Thursday 19 November 2026
- Wednesday 2 December 2026
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
What to bring
- photo ID, to register
Guests and what to wear
You can bring one guest, because the venue is small.
Smart casual clothes, or national, traditional or cultural dress. The dress code is part of the national rules for ceremonies.
The Mayor leads the pledge, which you can take as an oath or an affirmation. Then everyone sings the national anthem, and there are photos with the Mayor and local MPs.
Ceremonies run by Whitehorse City Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Whitehorse City 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.