An
Oath of Citizenship is an
oath taken by
immigrants that officially
naturalizes immigrants into
citizens. It is often the final step in this process, and is usually done in a ceremonial capacity. An oath of citizenship is designed to be a statement of
loyalty and
patriotism to the new country. 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.