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Australian Citizenship

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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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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.

Citizenship Pathways

There are several ways to become an Australian citizen, but the most common are:

1 .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.

2 .Citizenship By Descent

If you were born outside Australia and one of your parents was an Australian citizen at the time of your birth

3. Citizenship Conferral

This is the most common way for people who were not born in Australia to become citizens. Generally, you must:
Be a permanent resident of Australia.
Meet certain residence requirements.
Be of good character.
Pass a citizenship test (unless exempt).
Intend to reside in Australia or maintain a close and continuing association with Australia.

4. New Zealand Residents 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.
Be of good character.
Pass a citizenship test (unless exempt).
Intend 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.
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Common Questions To Australian Citizenship

Considering what is the right pathway for your Australian Citizenship can be a daunting task.  Here are some of the more common questions we get asked.
What are the prerequisites for a Australian Citizenship?
• Hold permanent residency for at least 12 months
• Have lived lawfully in Australia for 4 years before applying
• No more than 12 months absence over those 4 years (max 90 days in the final year)
• Good character — police clearances required
• Pass the citizenship test (ages 18–59)
• Sufficient English to understand the test
How difficult is the process to gain Australian Citizenship?
If you've held PR and met your residency time, you'll likely qualify. The citizenship test is 20 multiple-choice questions — most people pass first time with basic preparation.

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How much does Australian Citizenship cost?
Government fee – varies depending on the type of application

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How do I begin?

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