Australian Citizenship Service

Apply to become an Australian Citizen

Becoming an Australian citizen involves a serious commitment but the process is relatively simple. All you have to do is get the form, fill it in and lodge it with the processing fee. There's also a short interview. The Department will write to you to let you know whether your application has been successful. You will then need to attend a citizenship ceremony.

Processing time can vary, if all documentation is provided at the time of lodgement or at interview, it may take 30 - 90 days for a decision to be made on your application. Once your application has been approved, arrangements will be made for you to attend a citizenship ceremony. Most ceremonies are held by local government councils.

Australian citizenship formalises your membership of the Australian community and it entitles you to the same rights as other Australian citizens.

Skilled Migration to Australia

Australia's General Skilled Migration Program is designed to attract people who have skills in particular occupations that are required in Australia. These occupations are listed on Australia's Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
See: Skilled Occupation List (English Only)

If you want to apply to live permanently in Australia under one of the General Skilled Migration visa categories you will need to meet all of the following basic requirements:

• You must be under 45 years of age at the time you apply (unless you have been invited to apply for a General Skilled Migration visa)
• your occupation must be listed on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) an organisation in Australia, known as the relevant assessing authority, must assess your skills as being suitable for this occupation
• you must have a high level of English
• you must have recent skilled work experience or have recently completed an Australian qualification as the result of two years full-time study in Australia
• be an eligible Occupational Trainee or Working Holiday visa holder.

If you don't meet all of the above requirements, you should not apply for a General Skilled Migration visa. There may be other skilled visa options that better suit you.

Will I lose my current citizenship if I become an Australian citizen?

Australia does not require you to renounce your citizenship when you become an Australian citizen. Whether you lose your former citizenship when you become an Australian citizen does not depend upon Australian citizenship law, but upon the citizenship laws of the other country. A number of countries allow their citizens to keep their original citizenship, so make sure you check with the consulate or embassy to get the latest information.

Prices

Applications must be done from within Australia. Our fee for this service starts from $3,500 Australian dollars and is dependant upon individual requirements.

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Contact by email and we will respond within 1 working day to see how we may be able to assist you with your application to become an Australian Citizen.