Australian citizenship is broken into 5 main categories:
- Citizenship by Conferral (the process where a migrant to Australia applies for Australian citizenship)
- Citizenship by Descent (applies to children born overseas to an Australian citizen)
- Citizenship by Adoption (applies to children born overseas who are legally adopted by an Australian parent)
- Evidence of Citizenship (applies to anyone who is born in Australia and they are already an Australian citizen under law)
- Resume Citizenship (applies to people who no longer have Australian citizenship and wish to regain and resume their status)
Citizenship information that is relevant to New Zealand citizens only
For the purposes of applying for Australian citizenship, New Zealand citizens must meet certain criteria in order to be eligible to apply.
New Zealand citizens must be either:
- Be a person who holds a permanent visa e.g. subclass 801, 189, 155 (RRV); OR
- Be an eligible New Zealand citizen (ENZC); OR
- If they are not ENZC, they must hold a Special Category visa, subclass TY444 at the time an application is lodged;
AND
they must satisfy the prescribed residency requirements and other criteria
AND
they may need to meet the following requirements also:
- Character requirements
- Knowledge of Australia (Citizenship test)
- Language requirement (English)
- Close and continuing link to Australia
A step by step guide on how to apply for Australian citizenship is set out on the Department of Home Affairs website
Although the process may seem straight forward, complications are not uncommon.
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- Expert Guidance: The team of experienced experts are dedicated to guiding their clients through every step of the process, ensuring their application meets all requirements.
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- Various Levels of Citizenship Application Assistance from DIY Services to a Full Services
- Prepaing Character Submissions & Natural Justice Responses where appropriate
- Responding to Request Letters for more Information
- Lodging Appeals to the Administrative Review Tribunal
🤝 Your Citizenship Journey Starts Here!
Step 1: Book an initial consultation and assessment (fee applies)
Costs involved:
How much does citizenship cost?
Answer 1: The Citizenship Application Fees depend on what type of citizenship application is being applied for and range from $40 to $560. These fees will increase on 1 July 2025.
Answer 2: Our Professional Fees start at $999 per person (excluding application and other relevenet fees) and depend on the complexity of the case and what type of service the client requires.
