No – I do not wish to apply for a fee concession/exemption – Other situations
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Apply online
You can apply online if you:
- are a permanent resident
- are in Australia
- are over 18 years of age
- are not part of the Australian Defence Forces
- have travelled in and out of Australia since July 1990
- are not applying for a concession or exemption (except for a second application after refusal on residence grounds)
- are not applying for a residence discretion or exemption.
Otherwise you will need to apply by mail or in person.
Completing your online application
There are four steps to the online application process, detailed in the table below:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ensure you are eligible to apply for Australian citizenship. See: Step 1: Am I eligible? - Other situations |
| 2 | Fill in an online application. You can include your children under 16 with your online application. |
| 3 | Pay the application fee. See: Form 1298i Citizenship Fees (58KB PDF file) |
| 4 | Printout and complete the statutory declaration and obtain a correctly endorsed photo. See: Form 1295 Online application for Australian Citizenship by conferral - Proof of identity and declaration (88KB PDF file) |
After you have applied
Once you have completed your online application and paid the fee, you will see a message on the screen advising you to call the Citizenship Information Line during business hours to make an appointment for the interview
Telephone: 131 880
Access the online application form
To access the online citizenship application form.
See: Citizenship Application - Other situations
Apply by mail or in person
If you do not meet any one of the above requirements for applying online, you will have to lodge your application by mail or in person.
See: Applying for Australian Citizenship by mail or in person - Other situations
Where do I go next?
After you have completed your application and been in contact with the department, you will need to attend an interview.
See: Step 3: Attend an interview - Other situations