Citizenship Ceremonies

The next Citizenship Ceremony will be held by invitation only in June 2023 in Grafton. This event will be coordinated by Clarence Valley Council staff. 

To become an Australian Citizen you must speak with the Department of Immigration - 131 881 .

Follow this link https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/popular-questions for more information.

Popular questions: 

Q. What is the status of my applications:

A: Check the processing time of your citizenship application.

Q. How long does it take until I can get my certificate?

A: If you have applied for Australian citizenship by conferral:

• 90% of applications are processed within 17 months
• 90% of approved applicants will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony within 12 months of approval.

If you have applied for Australian citizenship by descent, 90% of applications are processed within 4 months.

If you have applied for Evidence of Australian citizenship, 90% of applications are processed within 38 days.

Q. Can I get a new certificate sent to me? I have lost mine. 

A. Yes BUT only if you contact Immigration and follow the process, we don't print or allocate certificates here at Council.

Q. Can I apply for Australian Citizenship?

A. Find out if you are eligible and what you need to do to become an Australian citizen.