BECOME AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN
You can become a citizen of Australia in different ways. You must meet the criteria before you apply
This is for:
PERMANENT RESIDENTS OR NEW ZEALAND CITIZENS
you have lived in Australia in the last 4 years.
Your residency starts on the date:
You need a basic knowledge of the English language to become an Australian citizen.
If you score 75% or more on our citizenship test, then you meet the language requirement.
Some applicants do not have to sit the test but must have an interview to show they:
For more information, see Citizenship interview and test.
This is for:
YOUR PARENT WAS AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN WHEN YOU WERE BORN OVERSEAS
This is for:
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