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Irish citizenship ceremonies scheduled for 30 Nov and 1 Dec 2026
Citizenship ceremonies will be held on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December 2026. The events take place at the INEC in Killarney, County Kerry, and candidates must bring a valid passport or another form of identification for verification on the day.
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At a glance
- What changes
- Two citizenship ceremonies scheduled for 30 November and 1 December 2026
- Timing
- Ceremonies take place on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Who is affected
- Applicants approved for naturalisation who have received or will receive invitations
The details
- Announced by
- Immigration Service Delivery (Ireland)
- New rule
- Candidates must present a valid passport or an alternative form of identification on the day of the ceremony.
Ceremony dates and venue
The Immigration Service Delivery announced that two citizenship ceremonies will be held on Monday 30 November and Tuesday 1 December 2026. Both ceremonies will be conducted at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INEC) premises in Killarney, County Kerry. The venue provides the setting for the oath‑taking and the formal presentation of naturalisation status.
Invitation process
Invitations for the ceremonies will be issued in due course to applicants who have been approved for naturalisation. The department has asked the public not to contact them for confirmation, as they are not in a position to verify individual invitations at this stage. Applicants should await the official invitation before making any further arrangements.
Day‑of requirements
On the day of the ceremony, candidates are required to produce identity documents for verification. A valid passport is the preferred form of identification, but an alternative acceptable ID may be used if a passport is not available. Attendees will take an oath of fidelity to the nation, after which naturalisation certificates will be issued by post at a later date.
- Bring a valid passport or other acceptable ID for verification
- Sign the oath of fidelity during the ceremony
- Certificates will be mailed after the ceremony
What this means for travellers
Trip planning
- If travel to Killarney is already booked for the ceremony dates, ensure arrival before the scheduled start time on 30 November or 1 December.
- Travel plans that do not include the ceremony dates are unaffected; attendance is required only on the announced days.
Cost and documents
- No additional fee is mentioned for attending the citizenship ceremony.
- Candidates must bring a valid passport or an alternative acceptable form of identification on the day.
What you need to do
- Wait for the official invitation to be sent before arranging any ceremony‑specific travel.
- Present the required identity document at the ceremony and sign the oath of fidelity.
- Expect the naturalisation certificate to be delivered by post after the ceremony.
Who this affects
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Approved naturalisation applicants with invitations
They have been selected to attend the ceremony and must complete the oath and verification.
What to do Attend on the scheduled date and present the required identity documents.
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Applicants awaiting invitation
They have been approved but have not yet received ceremony details.
What to do Await the invitation; no further steps are required until it arrives.
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Invitees without a valid passport
The ceremony requires identity verification and a passport may not be available.
What to do Bring an alternative acceptable form of identification on the day of the ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
When are the next Irish citizenship ceremonies?
The next Irish citizenship ceremonies are scheduled for Monday 30 November 2026 and Tuesday 1 December 2026.
Where will the 2026 Irish citizenship ceremonies be held?
Both ceremonies will take place at the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service (INEC) in Killarney, County Kerry.
What identification do I need to bring to the Irish citizenship ceremony?
Candidates must present a valid passport; if a passport is unavailable, an alternative acceptable form of identification can be used.
How will I receive my naturalisation certificate after the ceremony?
Certificates of naturalisation will be issued by post at a later date following the ceremony.
When will I receive an invitation to the ceremony?
Invitations will be issued in due course; the department has asked applicants not to contact them for confirmation at this stage.
