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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 patriotism 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. For example, here is the oath of Canadian citizenship:
I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful
and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada,
Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully
observe the Laws of Canada
and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.
Adding an oath to God to the end of an oath is usually optional.
