You can only book a ceremony with us if Leicestershire appears on your Home Office confirmation.
For Leicester City residents, please book a citizenship ceremony with Leicester City Council.
A citizenship ceremony is a formal welcome and introduction into our community alongside other new citizens with a shared experience. The ceremony aims to be an enjoyable and meaningful experience to encourage you to get involved with your local community.
Book a ceremony
You can only book a ceremony if you have received your invitation email or letter from the Home Office. You must attend a ceremony within 3 months of receiving your invitation.
Book your ceremony by calling 0116 305 5990.
Our ceremonies are held at:
Leicestershire Register Office
Anstey Frith House
Glenfield
LE3 8RN
What to bring
When you attend your ceremony, please bring:
- your approval email or letter from the Home Office (we can look at this on your mobile device)
- a form of photographic ID (e.g. a passport, driving licence or Residency card)
The ceremony
Citizenship ceremonies are held face-to-face. There is no charge for a group ceremony, however, there is a fee of £85 for private individual ceremonies and £160 for private couple ceremonies. You can bring up to 3 guests to accompany you, including children.
Each group ceremony has space for up to 25 new citizens. The ceremony starts at 5:30pm, and you can arrive from 5pm to allow you enough time to sign in and enjoy some refreshments.
The ceremony will last about 30 minutes and is led by a Deputy Superintendent Registrar with a representative from the Leicestershire Lieutenancy Office also in attendance.
During the ceremony you will be asked to swear or affirm an oath, along with a pledge of allegiance. You will be called up individually to receive your certificate and a small gift. There will be an opportunity at the end of the ceremony to take some photos.