Citizenship ceremonies in Crawley
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Crawley, which West Sussex County Council covers. Group ceremonies are covered by your Home Office fee. Individual ceremonies are only held in Crawley.
How you book
Give it one week after the Home Office email, so the council can receive your certificate. After that you can book a group ceremony online, or send the online form and a registrar will call you. The ceremony must be within 3 months of that email.
Where ceremonies take place
- Crawley office
What to bring
- Your Home Office invitation, on paper or on a screen
- Photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence
Guests
You can bring up to 2 guests.
Private ceremonies and prices
Individual ceremonies are possible in Crawley, if there is space.
| Individual ceremony in the week, one citizen | £147 |
| Individual ceremony in the week, family group | £191 |
| Individual ceremony on a Saturday, one citizen | £165 |
| Individual ceremony on a Saturday, family group | £205 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
The booking form asks about oath, affirmation or pledge, children and access needs.
Book with West Sussex County Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of West Sussex County 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.