Ceremony program guide with approved persons listed
The Government of the British Virgin Islands
Naturalisation Ceremony
Official Programme
Saturday, March 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Government House, Main Hall • Road Town, Tortola
Order of Ceremony
9:30 AM
Guest Arrival & Registration
Guests check in at the front desk and are directed to seating
9:50 AM
Candidates Assemble
Naturalisation candidates take assigned seats in the front row
10:00 AM
Opening Procession
His Excellency the Governor enters the hall
10:05 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Director of Civil Registry & Passport Office
10:15 AM
Address by His Excellency
The Governor addresses the candidates and guests
10:25 AM
Oath of Allegiance
Each candidate stands and recites the Oath of Allegiance
10:45 AM
Presentation of Certificates
Certificates presented by His Excellency the Governor
11:00 AM
Group Photograph
Official photograph with the Governor and all new citizens
11:10 AM
Closing Remarks & National Anthem
Closing address followed by the National Anthem
11:20 AM
Refreshments & Reception
Light refreshments served in the garden area
Candidates for Naturalisation
1
Sofia Andersson
Swedish National • NAT-2026-0142
2
Wei Zhang
Chinese National • NAT-2026-0141
3
Carlos Rivera
Mexican National • NAT-2026-0139
4
Isabella Rossi
Italian National • NAT-2026-0136
The Oath of Allegiance
"I do swear that on becoming a British Overseas Territories Citizen,
I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles the Third,
His Heirs and Successors, according to law."