Australian Citizenship Application

According to the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth), 'Australian citizenship represents full and formal membership of the community of the Commonwealth of Australia, and Australian citizenship is a common bond, involving reciprocal rights and obligations, uniting all Australians while respecting their diversity.'

 

Australian citizenship can be automatically acquired by birth or by adoption.

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Under other circumstances, Australian citizenship could be acquired by descent or by conferral through an application.

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Under s21(2) of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth), general requirements for citizenship by conferral: 

A person is eligible to become an Australian citizen if the Minister is satisfied that the person:

(a)   is aged 18 or over at the time the person made the application;  

(b)   is a permanent resident;

(c)   satisfies the residence requirement;

(d)   understands the nature of an application ;

(e)   possesses a basic knowledge of the English language;

(f)   has adequate knowledge of Australia and of the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship;

(g)   is likely to reside, or to continue to reside, in Australia or to maintain a close and continuing association with Australia if the application were to be approved; and  

(h)   is of good character at the time of the Minister’s decision on the application. 

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If you are interested in Australian citizenship, please order our Australia citizenship Application Services online or contact us using the contact details listed below.

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