Citizenship ceremonies in Whittlesea
This page is for people becoming Australian citizens in the City of Whittlesea area. The council holds ceremonies on 14 dates in 2026. A ceremony runs about 20 minutes, with about 150 candidates.
How you are invited
Home Affairs manages all invitations and ceremony places. Your letter gives the start time.
When ceremonies are held
The council holds ceremonies on 14 dates in 2026.
Coming ceremony dates
- Thursday 5 November 2026
- Friday 6 November 2026
- Thursday 28 January 2027
Dates can change. Your invitation gives your own date and time.
What to bring
- your invitation from Home Affairs, on paper or on a screen
- photo ID for candidates over 16, 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
Families are asked to bring just one guest. Dependent children can come with their parent or carer.
Formal or smart casual clothes, or national or cultural dress.
You can register from one hour before, and registration closes 15 minutes before the start. If you arrive late, you are turned away. Each candidate gets a small gift bag.
Ceremonies run by City of Whittlesea
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.