Australian Citizenship

Applying for Citizenship

There are many ways to become an Australian citizen.

Automatic Citizenship

Dual citizenship, citizenship by birth or adoption, information for spouses and travellers.

Proof of Citizenship

Proof or evidence of Australian citizenship and changing details in current certificates.

Loss of Citizenship

Can Australian citizenship be lost, given up or taken away?

Law & Policy

The Australian Citizenship Act 2007, regulations, policy, citizenship forms and historical information.

Resources

All citizenship forms, promotional and educational items, facts, figures and the residence calculator.

Citizenship Test

The Australian citizenship test commenced on 1 October 2007.

What's New:: Constitution Day - 9 July 2008; Citizenship Test Assistance; Portfolio Budget 2008-09; Citizenship Test Review announced; Becoming an Australian Citizen resource book

Australian citizenship symbolises our unity as a nation. It represents commitment to Australia and its people, the values we share and our common future. It also symbolises the sense of belonging to the country where we have been born or where we have decided to make our home.