Citizenship ceremonies in Bristol
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Bristol. You phone the council after your Home Office letter. Your ceremony should happen within 3 months of that letter.
How you book
After your Home Office letter, phone the council. They agree a date and time with you.
How often they run
Group ceremonies run on a Wednesday every 2 weeks.
Where ceremonies take place
- The Bristol Register Office, Old Council House, Corn Street
Private ceremonies and prices
You can have a private ceremony at short notice, on a weekday or a Saturday.
| Private ceremony, Monday to Friday, short notice | £150 |
| Private ceremony on a Saturday, short notice | £160 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
The Register Office has step-free entry, and adapted toilets are on the same level.
Book with Bristol City Council
What happens at the ceremony
You make the oath or the affirmation of allegiance to the King, then the pledge to the United Kingdom. At the end you receive your certificate of British citizenship and a welcome pack. You become a British citizen at the ceremony, not before.