Citizenship

Requests for Citizenship must be made by contacting the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. You can contact the Department by phone on (08) 8981 6245 or in person at Pella House 40 Cavenagh Street Darwin or by following this link http://www.immi.gov.au/

Once the application process has been completed, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will contact Council and arrange for Council to hold a Citizenship Ceremony on its behalf. The ceremony can be either a public or private ceremony where applicants stand before the Litchfield Council President, swear an Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance and receive their citizenship certificate.

Becoming a citizen in such a ceremony is a very important step in the process of becoming an Australian citizen. It is an opportunity for you to declare your allegiance to Australila and for the local community to welcome you on behalf of all Australians.

Citizenship Ceremony in Litchfield Council Chambers