Citizenship ceremonies in Peterborough
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Peterborough. Group ceremonies are free. A private ceremony costs £250 and covers a whole family.
How you book
Wait for the Home Office invitation before you book, and attend within 3 months. Phone the council on a weekday, 9am to 5pm, for a group ceremony. Email for a private one. It may be several weeks before there is a free place.
How often they run
Group ceremonies run several times a month, on weekday afternoons.
Where ceremonies take place
- Peterborough Register Office (private)
What to bring
- Valid photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence
- Your Home Office invitation, printed or on a device
Guests
You can bring one guest to a group ceremony, or up to 10 to a private one.
Private ceremonies and prices
Private ceremonies are possible on weekdays only.
| Private ceremony, covers a whole family | £250 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
A group ceremony takes 30 minutes and includes refreshments and a professional photographer. A private one takes 20 minutes. The council tells you the location when you get in touch.
Book with Peterborough City Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Peterborough 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.