Citizenship
Becoming an Australian Citizen
The Department of Home Affairs manage all application inquiries for becoming an Australian Citizen.
Approved applicants for Australian Citizenship will be allocated to a citizenship ceremony by the Department of Home Affairs and will be sent a letter of invitation with the details for their ceremony. The invitation letter will include information on where your ceremony will take place, what time to arrive, what to bring with you on the day and how many guests can also be accommodated at the venue.
Please contact the Department of Home Affairs on 131 880 in the first instance for all inquiries about becoming a citizen and the allocation of ceremonies.
Citizenship Ceremony
Citizenship Ceremonies are a formal occasion during which candidates take the pledge of allegiance to Australia. Each ceremony takes approximately 1 - 2 hours depending on the number of candidates. Members of Parliament, Councillors and special guests are invited to attend each ceremony.
Each candidate will be required to bring with them on the night of their ceremony, photographic identification to assist with the registration process.
The City of Onkaparinga hosts regular Citizenship Ceremonies throughout each year, with a ceremony held annually on 26 January, Australia Day and where possible, 17 September, Australian Citizenship Day.
Ceremonies and COVID-19
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Citizenship Ceremonies will be invitation only.
To ensure social distancing, each ceremony has a guest limit per main applicant.
Invitations to our ceremonies are sent by the Department of Home Affairs and will include details of guest limits, together with arrival time for registration and the ceremony start time.
Scheduled Citizenship Ceremonies for 2023 will be held on:
- 26 January 2023 - Hopgood Theatre
- 6 March 2023 - Hopgood Theatre
- 18 May 2023 - Hopgood Theatre
- 3 July 2023 - Hopgood Theatre
- 28 August 2023 - Hopgood Theatre
- 15 September 2023 - Gilbert Room, Noarlunga Centre
- 30 October 2023 - Hopgood Theatre
Please note that dates and locations are subject to change.
Queries for urgent ceremonies should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs on 131 880.
Frequently asked questions
How do I become an Australian Citizen?
To find out more information about the process, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
I have received a letter of approval. When will I have my ceremony?
Ceremonies are allocated by the Department of Home Affairs. Please contact them on 131 880 to find out when you will have your ceremony.
I have lost my Citizenship Certificate - Can I get another copy?
Please contact the Department of Home Affairs on 131 880 or visit their website Department of Home Affairs.