Tasmania citizenship ceremony wait times, November 2026
631 approved applicants waiting across 29 councils. 82% had waited under 3 months, 3% more than 6 months.
Ceremony wait by state
Big number: share of approved applicants still waiting who had waited under 3 months, at 31 Oct 2026.
approved applicants were waiting for a citizenship ceremony in Tasmania on 31 October 2026
TAS citizenship ceremony wait times: 82% had waited under 3 months since approval, 15% 3 to 6 months and 3% more than 6 months. Australia: 81%, 16% and 2%.
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Under 3 months3 to 6 monthsMore than 6 monthsNumber: waiting 3 months or more
Showing 29 of 29 councils
| Council | Waiting | <3 mo | 3–6 mo | >6 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Hobart | 127 | 72% | 24% | 5% |
| Clarence City Council | 114 | 69% | 27% | 4% |
| Glenorchy City Council | 91 | 98% | 1% | 1% |
| Kingborough Council | 82 | 78% | 20% | 2% |
| City of Launceston | 67 | 90% | 9% | 1% |
| West Tamar Council | 45 | 89% | 9% | 2% |
| Burnie City Council | 24 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Devonport City Council | 20 | 95% | 5% | 0% |
| Brighton Council | 14 | 50% | 43% | 7% |
| Sorell Council | 12 | 92% | 8% | 0% |
| Meander Valley Council | 9 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Break O'Day Council | 7 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Central Coast Council - TAS | 7 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Huon Valley Council | 7 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Waratah - Wynyard Council | 5 | 80% | 0% | 20% |
| Central Highlands Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Circular Head Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Derwent Valley Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Dorset Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Flinders Council | 0 | - | - | - |
| George Town Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Glamorgan Spring Bay Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Kentish Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| King Island Council | 0 | - | - | - |
| Latrobe Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Northern Midlands Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Southern Midlands Council | <5 | - | - | - |
| Tasman Council | 0 | - | - | - |
| West Coast Council | <5 | - | - | - |
What this can't tell you
- The date of your ceremony. The Department says invitations arrive about four weeks before the event, from your council or the Department.
- Whether you can move to another council. The Department says the ceremony you attend is set by your current residential address and you cannot choose where or when.
- How long people now joining the list will wait. The figures describe who was waiting at 31 Oct 2026.
Longest waits in TAS: share waiting 3 months or more
| Council | Waiting | 3 months or more |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence City Council | 114 | 31% |
| City of Hobart | 127 | 29% |
| Kingborough Council | 82 | 22% |
| West Tamar Council | 45 | 11% |
| City of Launceston | 67 | 10% |
| Devonport City Council | 20 | 5% |
| Glenorchy City Council | 91 | 2% |
| Burnie City Council | 24 | 0% |
TAS councils with 20 or more waiting.
How to read the TAS ceremony wait figures: 5 things to know
- The people counted are approved applicants who have not yet had their ceremony, including those already invited to one, at 31 October 2026.
- The time is how long each of them had been waiting since approval at that date. It is not the full wait of people who have already had their ceremony.
- Councils with 1 to 4 people waiting are shown as "<5". The Department masks these for privacy.
- The three shares may not add up to 100% because of rounding.
- The Department publishes only the current month. We started keeping a copy on 13 November 2026, so this page has no earlier history.
Other states and territories: NSW ceremony wait times · VIC ceremony wait times · QLD ceremony wait times · WA ceremony wait times · SA ceremony wait times · ACT ceremony wait times · NT ceremony wait times. Full decision times: Australian citizenship processing time.
6 questions about TAS citizenship ceremony wait times
How long is the citizenship ceremony wait in Tasmania?
On 31 October 2026, 631 approved applicants were waiting for a ceremony in Tasmania. 82% had waited under 3 months since approval, 15% 3 to 6 months and 3% more than 6 months.
Which TAS council has the longest citizenship ceremony wait?
Among TAS councils with 20 or more people waiting, the highest shares waiting 3 months or more were Clarence City Council (31%), City of Hobart (29%), Kingborough Council (22%).
Which TAS councils have the most people waiting for a ceremony?
City of Hobart: 127; Clarence City Council: 114; Glenorchy City Council: 91.
Can I choose where and when to attend my citizenship ceremony?
No. The Department says the ceremony you attend is set by your current residential address, and you cannot choose where and when.
How will I be invited to my citizenship ceremony?
The Department says invitations arrive about four weeks before the event, by a letter from your local council or from the Department of Home Affairs.
Is this a government website?
No. Visa Processing Time is independent and is not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs.