Citizenship Applications
General Residence
Most common pathway for permanent residents
- 4 years residence
- 12 months permanent
- Citizenship test
- English requirement
Descent
For those born overseas to Australian citizen parents
- Born overseas
- Australian parent
- Birth certificate
- Parent’s citizenship
Adoption
For children adopted by Australian citizens
- Adoption orders
- Under 18 years
- Residing in Australia
- Parental consent
Resumption
For former Australian citizens
- Former citizen
- Renunciation reversal
- Current residence
- Good character
Stateless Person
For stateless persons born in Australia
- Born in Australia
- Stateless status
- 10 years residence
- Special provisions
Commonwealth Country
For certain Commonwealth citizens
- Commonwealth citizen
- Residence requirement
- English proficiency
- Good character