Australian Citizenship
Australian citizenship may be available through several pathways, including citizenship by conferral and citizenship by descent.
The appropriate pathway depends on the applicant’s place of birth, parents’ citizenship, permanent-residence history and personal circumstances.
Citizenship by Conferral
This is a common pathway for eligible Australian permanent residents and certain eligible New Zealand citizens.
Relevant considerations may include:
- Permanent-residence status
- Lawful residence history
- Time spent outside Australia
- Character requirements
- Citizenship-test requirements where applicable
- Identity documentation
- Intention to maintain a close and continuing association with Australia
Citizenship by Descent
Citizenship by descent may be available to certain people born outside Australia where a parent was an Australian citizen at the time of their birth.
How We Can Assist
We can review residence calculations, travel history, identity documents, name discrepancies, character matters and the evidence required for the relevant citizenship pathway.