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11. Australian Citizenship
Australian Citizenship comes with several rights and responsibilities, such as the right to vote, apply for an Australian passport, and serve on a jury if called upon. There are several pathways for citizenship including citizenship by birth, by descent, by Conferral or through New Zealand citizens holding a special category visa.
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Citizenship Pathways
There are several ways to become an Australian citizen, but the most common are:
Citizenship By Birth
If you were born in Australia and at least one of your parents was an Australian citizen or permanent resident at the time of your birth.
Citizenship By Descent
If you were born outside Australia and one of your parents was an Australian citizen at the time of your birth
Citizenship By Conferral
This is the most common way for people who were not born in Australia to become citizens. Generally, you must:
1. Be a permanent resident of Australia.
2. Meet certain residence requirements.
3. Be of good character.
4. Pass a citizenship test (unless exempt).
5. Intend to reside in Australia or maintain a close and continuing association with Australia.
We can check your eligibility and provide you with detailed information about the requirements and application process, guidance and representation as required.
New Zealand Citizens Holding A Special Category Visa
If you hold this visa, you can apply directly for citizenship, without necessarily needing to apply for permanent residency first. For citizenship purposes, time held on an SCV is now considered towards meeting the residence requirements It's important to note that New Zealand citizens still need to meet the other requirements for Australian citizenship, such as:
• Meeting the residence requirements.
• Being of good character.
• Passing the citizenship test (unless exempt).
• Intending to reside in Australia or maintain a close and continuing association with Australia.
These measures acknowledge the close ties between Australia and New Zealand and streamline the process for eligible New Zealand citizens to become Australian citizens.
Reliable Immigration Service can provide you the optimal pathway for citizenship after examining your specific circumstances.
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