Australian Citizenship
Becoming an Australian citizen is a significant milestone in your migration journey. It represents a formal commitment to Australia, granting you full rights and responsibilities under the law. As a citizen, you can vote, apply for an Australian passport, and access government services.
Types of Citizenship Applications
| Visa | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Citizenship by Conferral (most common pathway) | It is for permanent residents who have fulfilled residency and character requirements. |
| Citizenship by Descent | For children born overseas to at least one Australian citizen parent. |
| Citizenship by Adoption | For children adopted outside Australia by Australian citizens under a recognised overseas or local adoption process. |
| Citizenship by Birth | For children born in Australia to permanent resident or citizen parents, or those who live the first 10 years of their life in Australia. |
Citizenship Test & Interview
Most applicants between 18 and 59 years must:
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Sit the Australian Citizenship Test
● 20 multiple-choice questions
● Must score at least 75% (15 correct answers)
● Must answer all 5 values-based questions correctly - Attend an interview if requested by the Department
Citizenship Ceremony
- Australian history and culture
- Government and law
- Australian values (respect, equality, democracy)
How 26 Degrees Migration Can Help
We assist with:
- Eligibility assessment for all citizenship pathways
- Preparing a complete and accurate application
- Supporting documentation and evidence of residency
- Assistance with citizenship test preparation
- Resolving complex visa or travel history issues
Eligibility Criteria
You may be eligible if you:
- Are you a permanent resident of Australia at the time of application and decision
- Hold a valid passport from an eligible country. Some eligible countries include:Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, Taiwan, and the UK.
- Are aged 18 or over
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Have lawfully lived in Australia for at least:
● 4 years in total, and
● At least 12 months as a permanent resident -
Have not been absent from Australia for more than:
● 12 months in total during the 4 years, and
● 90 days in the 12 months before applying - Meet the good character requirement
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of English
- Pass the citizenship test (for most applicants aged 18–59)
- Intend to live in Australia or maintain a close and continuing association
Citizenship Ceremony
- Passport and travel history
- Permanent residency visa details
- Identity documents (e.g. birth certificate)
- Evidence of English language ability (if applicable)
- Police checks (if required)
- Supporting documents for time spent overseas or special considerations
If you believe one of these visa options may be suitable for your circumstances and could support your pathway to settling in Australia, we invite you to book a consultation with us. Let 26 Degrees Migration be your trusted partner in achieving your migration goals with confidence and clarity.
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