Oath of Citizenship

An Oath of Citizenship is an oath taken by new immigrants to a state or country as part of the process of becoming a full citizen. It is often the final step in this process, and is done in a largely ceremonial capacity.

An oath of citizenship is designed to be a statement of loyalty and patrotism to the new country you are becoming part of.

Example

The following is the Oath of Citizenship of Singapore. It takes the style of many other oaths around the world, especially those in the Commonwealth:

I, [name], do solemnly swear that I will be faithful,

and bear true allegiance to the Republic of Singapore,

and that I will observe the laws and be a true,

loyal and faithful citizen of Singapore,

so help me God.

In countries which retain a monarchical system of government, an oath of allegiance to the monarch is often required as well. Adding an oath to God to the end of an oath is usually optional.