Australian citizenship ceremonies

Citizenship ceremonies fulfil the legal requirements for citizenship prescribed by the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 and the Australian Citizenship Regulations 2007.

The citizenship ceremony is the final step in becoming an Australian citizen. Local governments conduct most citizenship ceremonies on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs.

City of Gold Coast holds citizenship ceremonies throughout the year. The Department of Home Affairs manages and allocates attendance of the citizenship ceremonies. Home Affairs issues the City with candidates' names about 4 to 6 weeks before a ceremony. We then send invitations advising candidates of their ceremony details.

After approval of Australian citizenship, it may take 6 to 12 months for candidates to receive an invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony.

For details, visit the Department of Home Affairs website or call their Global Service Centre on 13 18 81.

Our last Australian Citizenship Ceremony for 2025 will be held on Wednesday 12 November.
The first ceremony for 2026 will be held on Australia Day, Monday 26 January.

Each ceremony will be live streamed on the day with links provided on this page.

Ceremony dates in 2026:

  • Monday 26 January
  • Tuesday 3 March
  • Wednesday 8 July
  • Thursday 3 September
  • Monday 9 November

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