Knox citizenship ceremonies
This page is about Australian citizenship ceremonies held in Knox.
For enquiries about Australian citizenship visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Council does not handle the application or invitation process of becoming an Australian Citizen.
Once the Department approves your application, they will send you an invitation to attend a citizenship ceremony.
Citizenship ceremony dates for 2024
There are no further dates scheduled for 2024.
Citizenship ceremony dates for 2025
26 January 2025 (Australia Day).
Please check your invitation letter for your ceremony time. Multiple ceremonies are scheduled on each day.
Further dates will be added as soon as they are confirmed. Please note that the dates are tentative and subject to change.
Urgent ceremonies
For urgent ceremony requests, call the Department of Home Affairs Citizenship Information Line on 131 880.
Waiting times
The Department of Home Affairs will contact you when it is your turn to attend a ceremony.
To see the current ceremony waiting times you can visit the Department of Home Affairs website or call the Department of Home Affairs Citizenship Information Line on 131 880.
Location
Citizenship ceremonies are held at the Knox Civic Centre, located at 511 Burwood Highway in Wantirna South.
Getting to the Knox Civic Centre
Accessibility
The Knox Civic Centre is wheelchair and pram accessible.
To prepare for your visit to the Civic Centre, download the access key.
Attending a citizenship ceremony
Once your application for citizenship is approved, the Department of Home Affairs will send successful applicants an invitation to a citizenship ceremony in Knox.
Your invitation
The Department of Home Affairs will send you an invitation about 4 weeks before your ceremony.
Your invitation will include the following information:
- ceremony date and location
- paperwork you must bring for identification purposes
If you cannot attend your citizenship ceremony, contact the Department of Home Affairs on 131 880. You do not need to contact Council.
The day of your ceremony
It is important to arrive with plenty of time for registration and identification checks. Late arrivals may not be able to be accommodated.
You may bring your own holy book to take your citizenship pledge. Council does not provide holy books.
Do not attend if you have COVID-19 symptoms or need to isolate.
What to bring to the ceremony
You must bring identification to the ceremony to become a citizen.
Accepted forms of photo identification are:
- a driver's licence
- a passport
- another official document which includes a photograph.
If you do not have any form of photographic identification you need to bring at least 3 documents that include your name, address and signature.
These documents could be:
- credit cards
- bills
- bank statements
Children under 16 years of age do not need to show identification. Children must be accompanied by the main applicant.
Guests
Attendance at the ceremonies is invite-only and not open to the general public.
The venue is at capacity.
You may bring one guest only. Babies and small children who do not require their own seat are welcome in addition to your one guest.
Dress code
There is a dress code for people attending ceremonies. It is a formal requirement and designed to reflect the significance of becoming an Australian citizen.
We encourage smart casual attire or national/traditional/cultural dress.
We strongly discourage:
- beachwear (bathers)
- bare feet
- clothes with slogans or images that may cause offence or distress.
We will refuse entry to the ceremony or ask you to change if your outfit poses:
- a risk to your health and safety
- an unreasonable risk of causing significant offence and/or distress to other attendees.
This decision is made by the Chief Executive Officer (or their representative at the Ceremony) and the Mayor.
Need help?
For more information about citizenship ceremonies, contact us and we will get back to you.
Or call our Customer Service team on 9298 8000.
All enquiries about becoming an Australian citizen should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs on 131 880.
