🇦🇺 Australia · Citizenship

Australian citizenship by conferral

The main adult naturalisation route for permanent residents. Applicants generally need four years of lawful residence on valid visas immediately before applying, including the final 12 months as a PR, and must satisfy absence, character, English understanding or citizenship test, continuing residence intention and pledge requirements. PR does not automatically become citizenship.

Timing

Check the official residence-period rule.

Government fee note

Check the official fee schedule.

Eligibility requirements

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Application and documents

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Official sources and verification record

Last verified2026-08-07

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