CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY UPDATE

UPCOMING CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY – DECEMBER 2024

The Department of Justice has confirmed that the next citizenship ceremonies are due to take place on Monday, the 2nd of December and Tuesday, the 3rd of December 2024 at the INEC in Killarney, County Kerry.

The ISD webpage confirms that invitations to upcoming citizenship ceremonies will issue directly to eligible candidates via post and email. Invitees may bring one adult guest only to the ceremony. Children are not permitted to attend the ceremonies. Minor applicants whose applications for naturalisation are approved are not required to attend a citizenship ceremony and will receive their Certificate of Naturalisation by post.

When candidates arrive at the ceremony, they will first be required to check-in at the registration desk. Candidates are required to bring either their passport or driver’s licence as a form of photo ID with them to the ceremony. Candidates will then be given an information booklet and an Irish emblem. The ceremony will last approximately two hours and will be presided over by a judge.

At the ceremony, candidates take an oath of fidelity to the nation that states that they will respect the rights, freedoms and laws of Ireland. Candidates will be provided the words of the declaration on the day of the ceremony. Following the citizenship ceremony, a Certificate of Naturalisation will be posted to each eligible candidate by registered post.

The ISD webpage also provides a list of the previous citizenship ceremonies that have been held, dating back to 21st April 2017, and links to the live streams of a selection of previous citizenship ceremonies, dating back to 9th December 2019.

Further information on citizenship ceremonies can be found here.

Berkeley Solicitors wishes to congratulate our clients who have recently been approved their applications for a Certificate of Naturalisation, and all who will be attending these ceremonies.