Online applications

Generally, you can make an application 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
• are not applying for a residence discretion or exemption.

Information about online applications

Browser requirements

To apply online, your browser must support 128 bit encryption. You can check your browser if you experience problems connecting to these services.
See: Online Services - Browser Requirements

Attaching documents to your application

You cannot scan or attach documents to your citizenship application. You must bring your original documents and certified copies of these with you to your citizenship appointment.
See: What documents do I need?

Continue a saved application

You will need to use your Saved Application ID and password.
See: Continue a saved online application

Help

If you are experiencing difficulty within the application, most fields have help information that can be accessed by clicking on the symbol.

If the help within the application does not meet your needs, contact the department by email.
See: Citizenship Applications Enquiry Form

Important: This email address is not able to provide citizenship or visa information or advice; it is only for technical assistance.

Choose your online application form

Only applications for citizenship by conferral can be made online. All other applications are made on a paper form.

You must bring your original documents and certified copies of these with you to your citizenship appointment.

You are encouraged to complete your application with as much information as possible at time of lodgement. Applications with missing information may take longer to finalise.

Form 1300t Application for Australian citizenship - general eligibility

Use this form if you:

• are eligible to apply
• are aged between 18 and 59 years.

Start your online application.

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Form 1290 Application for Australian citizenship – other situations

Use this form if you:

• are eligible to apply
• are 60 years of age and over, or
• are of any age and you:
  • were born overseas to a parent who had previously lost their Australian citizenship because they had acquired the citizenship of another country, or
  • suffer from a permanent loss or substantial impairment of hearing, speech or sight, or
  • have an enduring physical or mental incapacity that means you are not capable of understanding the nature of the application.

Start your online application.

Check the progress of your online 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.
See: E-Business Systems - Query Application Status