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AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP

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CITIZENSHIP BY CONFERRAL

Basic eligibility:

  • Be over 16 years of age (children 15 years or under can be included on the parents application)

  • You must have held permanent residency for at least 12 months

  • You have been lawfully resident in Australia for at least the last 4 years (unless exempt)

  • Not been absent from Australia for more than 90 days in the 12 months before applying

  • Be of good character

  • Intend to reside in Australia or maintain a close connection with Australia

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CITIZENSHIP BY DESCENT

Basic eligibility:

  • You were born outside Australia on or after 26 January 1949

  • 1 parent (or both) was an Australian citizen at the time of your birth, you may be eligible for citizenship via descent.

  • Be of good character

 

Additional pathways are available for obtaining citizenship depending on your particular circumstances such as adoption in Australia or overseas.  Please contact us to assess your eligibility

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