Citizenship ceremonies in Edinburgh
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Edinburgh. You book online once you have your Home Office letter. A faster express ceremony is also on offer for a fee.
How you book
Book online after you get the Home Office invitation letter. Your Home Office reference is the password for the form. For an express ceremony, phone or email the council and expect a reply within 3 working days.
What to bring
- Your Home Office invitation
- Photo ID
Guests
You can bring two guests per booking.
Private ceremonies and prices
Express ceremonies are offered, and they depend on availability. You pay when you book.
| Express ceremony, paid when you book | £175 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
Plan to get there 15 to 30 minutes early. Children under 18 can stay at home.
Book with City of Edinburgh Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of City of Edinburgh 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.