Citizenship ceremonies in Suffolk
This page is for people becoming British citizens in Suffolk, including Ipswich. The county council runs the ceremonies at four places. Wait for your Home Office invitation before you book.
How you book
You can book online, by phone or by email, but wait until the Home Office invitation arrives. Attend within 3 months of that notice. Phone the council if you want a private ceremony.
How often they run
Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds hold ceremonies monthly. Lowestoft and Stowmarket hold them during the year.
Where ceremonies take place
- Bury St Edmunds
- Ipswich, Endeavour House
- Lowestoft, Riverside
- Stowmarket, Milton House
What to bring
- Your Home Office invitation letter
- Photo ID
- A holy book, if you want to swear on one (the council does not provide one)
Guests
You can bring a maximum of two guests.
Private ceremonies and prices
Private ceremonies are possible.
| Private weekday ceremony in a Register Office room, per person | £200 |
| Private ceremony in a ceremony room, lowest price | £420 |
| Private ceremony in a ceremony room, highest price | £530 |
The group ceremony fee is part of your citizenship application fee. Councils change their prices, so check the council page before you book.
Arrive 30 minutes before a group ceremony, or 15 minutes before a private one. There is no public parking at the Register Offices.
Book with Suffolk County Council
Go to the citizenship ceremony page of Suffolk 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.