Citizenship ceremonies in Southend-on-Sea
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Southend-on-Sea. You phone the council after your Home Office letter. Group ceremonies are offered, and so are private ones for a fee.
How you book
Your Home Office letter comes first. After that, phone the council to make your booking.
Where ceremonies take place
- Victoria Room
- Jubilee Room
- Approved premises
Private ceremonies and prices
Private ceremonies are possible on weekdays, in a council room or at approved premises.
| Private ceremony in the Victoria Room, Monday to Friday, room hire included | £420 |
| Private ceremony in the Jubilee Room, Monday to Friday, room hire included | £700 |
| Private ceremony at approved premises, Monday to Friday, room hire not included | £645 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
The Mayor or Deputy Mayor gives you your certificate.
Book with Southend-on-Sea City Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Southend-on-Sea 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.