Name of the Organization : Lambeth Council
Type of Facility : How to get British Citizenship
State : London
Country : United Kingdom
Book a citizenship :
** We hold regular citizenship ceremonies.
** Book your place at a ceremony.
Related : Lambeth Council How to get a copy of a Birth & Death Certificate UK : www.statusin.org/24828.html
Do it online :
** Book a citizenship ceremony
Please note :
** Due to the space available, you are strictly only permitted to bring one guest.
** Any extra guests will not be able to attend the ceremony.
** If you are a married couple you will need to book individually
What you need to know :
** You can only book a citizenship ceremony if you have received confirmation from the Home Office Nationality Group that your application for British Citizenship has been approved.
How to get British Citizenship :
** You must book a ceremony within three months of the date of your letter of confirmation.
** After this date you will need to re-apply for citizenship.
** You should have the invitation letter received from the Home Office confirming your Citizenship to hand when booking this appointment.
** There is no additional charge to attend a Group Citizenship Ceremony.
** However, you may choose to have a Private Ceremony for you and your guests to celebrate this special event in the privacy of a specially prepared ceremony rooms, surrounded by your guests.
** There will be an additional charge for this ceremony and payment will have to be made at the time of the booking.
** Fees for private ceremonies are £135 for one person and £270 per couple.
** There is no charge for minors.
** If you would like to book a Private Citizenship Ceremony please ring us on 020 7926 9421 or 020 7926 9441.
Citizenship – guide :
** Our nationality checking service makes applying for British Citizenship as simple as possible, and our regular citizenship ceremonies are an opportunity for applicants to celebrate their new citizenship and for the council to celebrate the borough’s cultural diversity.
Sections in this guide :
1. Citizenship test
2. Nationality Checking Service
3. Citizenship ceremonies
1. Citizenship test :
** To settle in the UK or gain British citizenship, you will have to take the Life in the UK Test.
** The Life in the UK Test website tells you all about this.
** Lambeth Libraries offer a free self-learn course and mock tests to prepare you to take the Life in the UK Test.
2. Nationality Checking Service :
** Lambeth Register Office provides a nationality checking service that makes applying for British citizenship simpler.
** The aim of this service is to help reduce unnecessary delays in the process of applying for British Citizenship by ensuring that your application meets the guidelines set by the Home Office.**
3. Citizenship ceremonies :
** We hold regular citizenship ceremonies at the Redfearn Centre in Vauxhall.
** This is an opportunity for applicants to celebrate their new citizenship and for us to celebrate the borough’s cultural diversity.
** We ensure that the ceremonies are enjoyable and meaningful, creating a friendly environment for new citizens.
** It is hoped that the ceremonies will encourage new citizens to play an active part in the community.
The ceremony :
** The ceremony is held as a group although it is possible to arrange for a private ceremony for a fee.
During the ceremony you are required to :
** take either the Oath or Affirmation
** say the pledge of loyalty to the UK.
** A Lambeth dignitary (usually the mayor) will present you with a Lambeth ‘New Citizen’ badge.
** You will also receive a pack from the Home Office, along with your passport application form.
What I need to bring to the ceremony :
** When you attend a ceremony you need to bring your Home Office invitation letter and a form of photo identification with you (a passport or driver’s licence).
Oath/Affirmation and pledge :
** If you decide to take an Oath you will be swearing to God. An Affirmation does not have any religious context.
Example of Oath :
** I (name) swear by almighty God that on becoming a British citizen
** I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs and successors according to law.
Example of Affirmation :
** I (name) do solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm that on becoming a British citizen
** I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, her heirs and successors according to law.
Example of Pledge :
** I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom and respect its rights and freedoms. I will uphold its democratic values.
** I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfill my duties and obligations as a British citizen.