Citizenship ceremonies in Reading
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Reading. Group ceremonies are free and run every Wednesday. You book online.
How you book
After the Home Office tells the council, book using the online booking system and your Home Office reference number. You must attend within three months of the date on your invitation letter.
How often they run
Group ceremonies run every Wednesday.
Where ceremonies take place
- Reading Museum and Town Hall
What to bring
- A copy of your Home Office letter or email, on paper or on a screen
- Photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence
Guests
At a group ceremony you can bring 1 guest per new citizen. A private ceremony allows up to 46 guests.
Private ceremonies and prices
A private ceremony is possible. It costs extra, paid when you book, so check the council's ceremony page for the price.
Each ceremony lasts around one hour. Online ceremonies are no longer offered.
Book with Reading Borough Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Reading Borough 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.