Citizenship ceremonies
Applying to become an Australian citizen
The Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs is responsible for Australian citizenship.
To apply to become an Australian citizen you need to contact the department on 13 18 81.
City of Hobart citizenship ceremonies
The Department of Home Affairs will advise you when you are granted Australia citizenship.
You must attend a citizenship ceremony as the final phase of being granted Australian Citizenship.
The Department of Home Affairs will allocate you to a citizenship ceremony, generally held at your local council.
If you are a candidate in the Hobart municipal area, we will send you an invitation via email at least three weeks before the date of the ceremony.
What happens at a citizenship ceremony?
The Lord Mayor of Hobart presides over citizenship ceremonies and federal and state politicians who represent Hobart are also invited.
At the citizenship ceremony you are required to pledge your allegiance to Australia and its laws. The pledge you say will be the one you chose on your application form.
You are then presented with a Certificate of Australian Citizenship, which formally represents conferral of Australian citizenship.
What to bring
In order to be formally registered at the ceremony, you will need to bring photo identification, such as, a current passport or driver licence.
You must arrive about 45 minutes before the ceremony so that you can register before the ceremony begins.
2024 Hobart citizenship ceremonies
The following ceremonies are confirmed for the City of Hobart during 2024:
- Saturday 27 January | Sandy Bay Regatta Ground | 10.30 am
- Monday 15 April | Hobart Town Hall Ballroom | 3 pm
- Monday 15 July | Hobart Town Hall Ballroom | 3 pm
- Monday 2 September | Hobart Town Hall Ballroom | 3 pm
- Monday 28 October | Hobart Town Hall Ballroom | 3 pm
For further information phone 03 6238 2711.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
I have received my approval letter from the Department of Home Affairs. How long will it be until I can attend a ceremony and receive my citizenship?
Congratulations! Once a conferee receives their approval letter from the Department of Home Affairs, the wait time to be added to a Ceremony can vary.
The current wait times can be viewed on the Department of Home Affairs' website.
How will I know when my name has been added to a ceremony's list of approved applicants?
The City receives a list of approved applicants for each ceremony directly from the Department of Home Affairs. The City typically receives its final list around one month before the ceremony is due to be held, and you are welcome to contact the City via 03 6238 2711 to see if your name is on the list.
The City will email invitation, inviting the list of approved applicants to attend the ceremony, at least three weeks before the ceremony is held. Approved applicants are asked to please ensure that they advise the Department of Home Affairs should any contact details change.
I want to attend an upcoming ceremony at the City of Hobart. Can you add my name to your list of approved applicants?
The City cannot add approved applicants to each ceremony. Instead, the City receives a list of approved applicants for each ceremony from the Department of Home Affairs. Any changes to the applicants for upcoming ceremonies can only be made by the Department of Home Affairs. If you wish to discuss changing a ceremony date, you would need to contact the Department directly.
I have been invited to attend a ceremony at the Hobart Town Hall. Can you please tell me where it is?
The City hosts many of its citizenship ceremonies at the Hobart Town Hall, which is at 50 Macquarie Street Hobart.
View the location on Google Maps.
I am an approved applicant and have been invited to attend a City of Hobart citizenship ceremony. What do I do now?
Approved applicants are required to RSVP in order to attend the ceremony. You can RSVP via phone on 03 6238 2711 or via email at rsvp@hobartcity.com.au.
All invitations are sent with an information sheet that includes further detail about the day. Approved applicants are asked to please read this carefully. Please get in touch if you have any questions about the information sheet.
Am I able to invite any guests to the ceremony?
Yes, absolutely! Each approved applicant attending a City of Hobart citizenship ceremony can bring guests to celebrate with them. Please refer to your invitation letter to confirm the number of guests that you can bring. Please let us know the names of your guests when you RSVP to attend the ceremony.
Do you take any photographs of the ceremony?
Yes, a photographer will take photos of each new citizen. A copy of your photograph will be sent to your provided email address after the ceremony. If your contact details have changed, please contact the Citizenship Team following the ceremony, either via phone on 03 6238 2711 or via email at rsvp@hobartcity.com.au.
