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How long does the Citizenship Ceremony last?

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How long does the Citizenship Ceremony last?

Post by sylang » Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:37 pm

just made my appointment and the lady said it starts from 11 and would be finished by 12. 10 minutes later found i have an important work meeting start at 12 on the same day. Would like to know how long the ceremony usually lasts? it only takes max 20 minutes from the register office to my office so there is a chance that i can just about fit both in if the ceremony finishes in 40 minutes. Thank you all in advance

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Post by Casa » Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:45 pm

It depends on how many are attending. I would take the advice you've been given. None of the forum members are likely to be more accurate than someone handling the arrangements for the ceremony!

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Post by sylang » Thu Oct 13, 2011 3:51 pm

thank you. that makes sense

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Re: How long does the Citizenship Ceremony last?

Post by Markie » Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:14 pm

if it is a private ceremony then 15min tops as this was our route when we had the ceremony. If public - it will depend on the number of attendees in the ceremony as the lady we've spoken mentioned that the longest they had was 2.5hrs in Kingston.
sylang wrote:just made my appointment and the lady said it starts from 11 and would be finished by 12. 10 minutes later found i have an important work meeting start at 12 on the same day. Would like to know how long the ceremony usually lasts? it only takes max 20 minutes from the register office to my office so there is a chance that i can just about fit both in if the ceremony finishes in 40 minutes. Thank you all in advance

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Post by Casa » Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:43 pm

On point to consider is do you really want to be watching the clock during the ceremony? :?

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Post by gidoc » Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:33 pm

On point to consider is do you really want to be watching the clock during the ceremony?
I agree, should rebook or delay the official appointment.

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