Migration
Citizenship
Confidently navigate the Australian citizenship by conferral process.
What Citizenship by Conferral involves
Australian citizenship lets eligible permanent residents:
- Apply after 4 years of lawful residence, including 12 months as a PR
- Sit the citizenship test (adults) on Australia and its values
- Attend a ceremony and make the Australian citizenship pledge
- Vote, hold an Australian passport and get consular help overseas
Pathways
Citizenship pathways
Conferral for residents, descent for children of Australians, and evidence documents for existing citizens.
CONF
Conferral (Adults)
PermanentThe standard pathway for permanent residents
- PR for 12 months plus 4 years of lawful residence
- Citizenship test — 20 questions, 75% pass mark
- Basic English and good character requirements
- Most applications decided within 12–24 months
DESC
Citizenship by Descent
For people born overseas to an Australian parent
- At least one parent was an Australian citizen at your birth
- No residence requirement in Australia
- Evidence of the parent's citizenship at the time of birth
EVID
Evidence of Citizenship
Proof documents for existing citizens
- For citizens who need documentary evidence
- Includes people who became citizens automatically as children
- Processed as an evidence application, not conferral
Get started
Start your engagement
Tell us about your situation and attach your documents — our team will review your citizenship request and be in touch.
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