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Australia citizenship

1 current source-backed citizenship pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Australian citizenship by conferralFor permanent residents aged 18 to 59 who have lived in Australia on a valid visa for four years, including the last 12 months as a permanent resident; it gives Australian citizenship by conferral.2026-10-22Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Australian citizenship by conferralApplication fee595 AUDOfficial source
Australian citizenship by conferralProcessing time (standard, authority estimate)7 monthsOfficial source
Australian citizenship by conferralYears of residence required (general)4 yearsOfficial source
Australian citizenship by conferralLanguage level requiredrequired, no CEFR level set (English)Official source
Australian citizenship by conferralOther citizenship may be keptyesOfficial source
Australian citizenship by conferralWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.legislation.gov.au · Checked 2026-10-22
  2. Australian Citizenship Act 2007, section 21 (citizenship by conferral: application and eligibility)Department of Home Affairs · Checked 2026-10-22
  3. Australian citizenship by conferral: applicationDepartment of Home Affairs · Checked 2026-10-22