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.
The general requirements for Australian Citizenship
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You must have lived continuously and legally in Australia for the past 4 years
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You must have not been absent for more than 12 months in the last 4 years
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You must have been a permanent resident for the last 1 year and have not been absent for more than 90 days
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You must be physically present in Australia at time of application
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Steps for getting Australian citizenship
