Australian citizenship application
We check your residence dates, prepare your documents and walk you through the online application and the citizenship test.
Are you eligible?
Most permanent residents apply under the general eligibility rules. In summary, you’ll need to meet each of these.
- Lived in Australia on a valid visa for the 4 years before applying, including the last 12 months as a permanent resident.
- Away from Australia for no more than 12 months in total in those 4 years, and no more than 90 days in the 12 months before applying.
- Of good character if aged 18 or over.
- Intend to live in Australia or keep a close and continuing link with it.
- Pass the citizenship test if aged 18 to 59 under the general eligibility rules.
From application to ceremony
- 1
Check your eligibility
We compare your visa grant dates and travel history with the residence requirement before you pay any fees.
- 2
Gather your documents
Passport, evidence of identity, photos and an identity declaration signed by an Australian citizen who knows you.
- 3
Apply online
The application is lodged and paid through ImmiAccount. Children can usually be included or apply separately.
- 4
Attend your appointment
Home Affairs checks your original documents and, if you need to, you sit the citizenship test.
- 5
Receive a decision
You’re told in writing whether your application is approved.
- 6
Make the pledge
You become an Australian citizen when you make the pledge at a citizenship ceremony.
The citizenship test
The test has 20 multiple-choice questions based on Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond. You need 75% to pass, and you must answer all five questions on Australian values correctly.
We help you prepare with practice questions and a study plan before your appointment.
General information only. Requirements and fees are set by the Department of Home Affairs and can change. See the official citizenship pages.
Check my eligibility
Send your dates and we’ll come back to you on WhatsApp.