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I was looking for specific information about the oath ceremony but couldn’t find answers to many of my questions on the forum. So I decided to create this post to help others going through the same process.
6. Closing Remarks
If you can, take the day off, have good night's sleep and enjoy you day. I hope this helps anyone preparing for their oath ceremony. Feel free to add your experience or ask questions below!
P.
I was looking for specific information about the oath ceremony but couldn’t find answers to many of my questions on the forum. So I decided to create this post to help others going through the same process.
1. Ceremony Scheduling
The online tracker was updated about three weeks in advance, indicating that the oath ceremony had been scheduled. It included the ceremony date and mentioned that an official invitation would be sent to my registered email about a week before the event.2. Invitation Details
I received the invitation roughly 10–12 days before the ceremony. It included:- Whether the ceremony is in-person or virtual
- Date and arrival time
- Seat number
- Location
- Language of the ceremony
- Estimated duration
- Instructions for rescheduling or changing the format
- A checklist of required documents and pre-reading
3. Required Documents (Checklist)
Make sure you bring:- A copy of the invitation letter (emailed to you)
- A signed Personal Release and Consent form (included with the invitation)
- Your original PR Card
- Two pieces of photo ID (e.g., Driver’s Licence, Health Card, PR Card, Passport)
4. Day of the Ceremony
- Arrive at least 30 minutes early (parking and entry can take time).
- Your invitation letter will be checked at the entrance.
- Note: Your PR card will be collected and not returned.
- After check-in, you’ll be assigned a row and seat number, which you must keep for the entire ceremony.
- Opening instructions from a clerk
- Remarks from the citizenship judge
- Taking the oath
- Receiving your citizenship certificate
- Singing the national anthem
- At the end, you may have the opportunity to take photos with the judge.
5. Duration
The ceremony typically lasts 2 to 2.5 hours.6. Closing Remarks
If you can, take the day off, have good night's sleep and enjoy you day. I hope this helps anyone preparing for their oath ceremony. Feel free to add your experience or ask questions below!
P.
