Services

02. Citizenship

I call Australia home!

It is surely a very exciting journey for you to finally call Australia home! 

You can become a citizen of Australia in different ways. You must meet the Department's criteria before you apply. 

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The general requirements for Australian Citizenship

1. You must have lived continuously and legally in Australia for the past 4 years

2. You must have not been absent for more than 12 months in the last 4 years

3. You must have been a permanent resident for the last 1 year and have not been absent for more than 90 days 

4. You must be physically present in Australia at time of application

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Steps for getting Australian citizenship