Have you been resident in Australia for at least 4-years with at least one (1) year as a permanent resident (PR)? Book a consultation today to check your eligibility for Australian citizenship.

Eligibility requirements:

• In the 4 years prior to your Australian citizenship application you can only have been outside of Australia for a maximum total period of 1 year, with a maximum of 90 days absent from Australia in the last 12 months of the last 4 year period *(exceptions available for certain occupations).

• You must also have been an Australian Permanent Resident for at least the last one (1) year period before applying.

• general residence requirement

  When you apply you must:

  • have been living in Australia on a valid visa for 4 years immediately before the day you apply

  • hold a permanent visa or an SCV for the last 12 months immediately before the day you apply and

  • not have been absent from Australia for more than 12 months in total in the past 4 years, including no more than 90 days in total in the 12 months immediately before applying.

  For children 16 or 17 years old, if meeting this requirement would cause significant hardship or disadvantage, you will need to provide proof.

  Children under 16 do not need to meet the general residence requirement but must be a permanent resident.

  If you are an SCV holder you will continue to be considered a permanent resident for citizenship purposes while outside Australia, provided you held an SCV immediately before your departure.

You can also include children under 16 years of age in your citizenship application if they are permanent residents.

• Children under 16 years of age are not required to meet the residence requirements.

Cost Visa Application Charge (VAC) for primary applicant is $540, child applicants under 16 years of age when combined with their parent’s application has no cost. (fees updated and correct as of 10th May 2024)

We can assist you with completing your application, preparing for the citizenship test and booking your citizenship interview. Contact us today on +61 4 977 888 91 or at withoutbordersmigration@gmail.com to have your eligibility assessed.