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are delighted to advise that the City has resumed in person Citizenship Ceremonies.
If you have any further enquiries regarding your Citizenship Ceremony, please contact the Department of Home Affairs on 131 881 or visit their website.
For general health information about coronavirus, we encourage you to regularly visit the Coronavirus page of the Department of Health and Humans Services website.
All applications for Australian citizenship are processed by the Department of Home Affairs. Further information on how to apply for Citizenship is available from the Australian citizenship website or the Citizenship Information Line on 131 881.
For most people, the final step in becoming an Australian Citizen is making the pledge of commitment at an Australian Citizenship Ceremony. Applicants for Australian Citizenship will generally be invited to attend a ceremony within six months from the date their application is approved. Applicants will receive a written invitation to their ceremony.
Choosing to become an Australian Citizen is a very important expression of commitment to being part of Australia's future. The City of Greater Geelong places high importance on Australian Citizenship and hosts ceremonies every four to six weeks throughout the year.
While we host the Australian Citizenship Ceremonies, we are unable to provide further information regarding the timing of your ceremony. Please contact the Department of Home Affairs for any questions you have about ceremony allocations or your citizenship status on 131 881.
2024 Ceremony Dates
- Monday 29 January
- Monday 19 February
- Monday 4 March
- Monday 8 April
- Monday 20 May
- Monday 17 June
- Monday 8 July
- Monday 26 August
- Monday 21 October
- Monday 2 December
Please note ceremony dates are subject to change and confirmed with the Department of Home Affairs four weeks prior to each ceremony.
Ceremony allocations are determined by the Department of Home Affairs
Eligibility
You should refer to the Department of Home Affairs for eligibility requirements.
Applying For Citizenship
The role of Local Government Councils is to confer Australian Citizenship once the application is approved by the Department of Home Affairs.
Make application by contacting the Department of Home Affairs.
Australian Citizenship Ceremonies
Citizenship ceremonies are warm, friendly events where you celebrate becoming an Australian citizen.