Applying for Citizenship

Important information

On 12 September 2007, the Australian Parliament passed the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Testing) Bill 2007. This means from Monday 1 October 2007, most people are required to pass a test before they apply for Australian citizenship by conferral.
See: Citizenship Test

New application and information forms have been introduced. From Monday 1 October 2007, you must use these forms. Form 124 will no longer be accepted.

 

How do I become an Australian citizen?

That depends on your circumstances. Please check the links below and find the situation that best describes you.

I have migrated to Australia

The application process, including eligibility, fees and how to apply online.

My parent is or was an Australian citizen

This section is for:

• people born to former Australian citizens
• people born overseas to an Australian citizen
• children adopted overseas by an Australian citizen
• people born in Papua.

My spouse/de facto partner is an Australian citizen

Are spouses or de facto partners of Australian Citizens eligible for Australian Citizenship?

Resuming Australian citizenship

I lost my Australian citizenship a long time ago. Can I get it back?

New Zealand citizens

Special information for New Zealand citizens.

British and Maltese former child migrants

Special information for former child migrants.

Dual citizenship

Can I become a citizen of another country without losing my Australian citizenship?

Fees and Forms

Fees

Citizenship application fees and methods of payment

Forms

You should read all relevant eligibility and application information before completing any forms. Links to application forms and eLodgment options are also included as part of the information on how to become an Australian citizen, above.

Online – General Eligibility

If you apply for citizenship under the general eligibility criteria, you must have passed the citizenship test before you lodge your application.

Online – Other Situations

Apply under the other situations criteria if you are not required to sit the citizenship test.

Online – Continue a saved application

Complete a previously started online application.

Online – Track the progress of your application

You can access information about the progress of your online application at any time following lodgement. You will need to use your unique Transaction Reference Number (TRN) to do this.