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Civic and Ceremonial

Civic and Ceremonial

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British Citizenship Ceremonies

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council has assumed responsibility for the administration of Citizenship Ceremonies in Northern Ireland.

All Citizenship Ceremonies take place at Hillsborough Castle, which is cared for by the charity Historic Royal Palaces.

Persons who have applied for British Citizenship and who have been approved to receive it will be invited by the Council to attend a Citizenship Ceremony.

The decision to grant British Citizenship is determined by UK Visas and Immigration, which is part of the Home Office.

Information on the application process is contained on the GOV.UK website.

Ceremonies will be held within three months of an application being approved.

Citizenship in Northern Ireland will be conferred by one of the King's Lord Lieutenants.

This will include the administering of a citizenship oath or a pledge.

For more information contact:

Civic Events Officer
Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council
T: 028 9250 9282