Citizenship ceremonies

Citizenship ceremonies are an important part of the process of becoming a British citizen. These ceremonies are a special way of welcoming new citizens into the community. People have to swear or affirm an oath of allegiance to the Monarch and make a pledge to uphold the values and laws of the United Kingdom. The ceremonies are held by a registration officer in the presence of a civic official.

Group ceremonies take place in the Coventry Council House Chambers every 2 to 4 weeks. 

Individual ceremonies

We are also able to offer individual ceremonies at Coventry Register Office for an extra charge:

From 1st April 2024

  • Monday to Friday £200 per citizen with a maximum of six guests
  • Saturday £250 per citizen with a maximum of six guests

The price of the ceremony above excludes an official photograph printed and mounted to take away on the day for each new citizen.  These are available to purchase on the day for a small cost.

From 1st April 2025

  • Monday to Friday £230.00 per citizen with a maximum of six guests
  • Saturday £280.00 per citizen with a maximum of six guests

The price of the ceremony will include an official photograph printed and mounted to take away on the day for each new citizen.

Private citizenship ceremonies are non-refundable.

Book to arrange a date to attend a ceremony.

Citizenship ceremonies

Photographs

Photographs serve as personal mementos, capturing important moments and memories. 

After your ceremony an official photograph will be taken and given to each new citizen.  All official photographs will be pinted to a high quality and presented in a mount.

Certificates

Do not laminate your naturalisation certificate, this will invalidate it and the Passport Office will not accept it. If you would like to purchase a commemorative citizenship certificate to frame as a keepsake, or send to relatives these are available at an extra charge.

Nationality Checking Service

Coventry Registration Services do not offer a nationality checking service, but many neighbouring offices do. To find out the full list of available local authority offices that offer the service, please visit the Home Office UK Border Agency website.