For many visa holders, becoming an Australian citizen marks the final step in their immigration story. Australian citizens can vote, seek election in Parliament, work for the government and defence force, apply for an Australian passport, and re-enter the country freely. They can also sponsor family members for migration and access services such as Medicare, Centrelink, and HECS-HELP.
To become an Australian citizen, a successful application needs to be submitted. The fees for these applications are updated each year based on the consumer price index. The new fees are set out below and apply from 1 July 2024.
Australian Citizenship Application Types & Fees
| Application type | Fee | Amount (AUD) |
| Australian citizenship by conferral – General eligibility (Form 1300t) | Standard fee | $560 |
| Concession fee | $80 | |
| Child / children under 16 years applying on the same form as a responsible parent | Nil (fee exemption) | |
| Australian citizenship by conferral – Other situations (Form 1290) | Standard fee | $345 |
| Concession fee | $40 | |
| Child / children under 16 years applying on the same form as a responsible parent | Nil (fee exemption) | |
| Australian citizenship by descent (Form 118) | Single application / First sibling when two or more siblings apply | $360 |
| Second and each subsequent sibling applying at the same time | $150 | |
| Australian citizenship for children adopted under full Hague Convention or bilateral arrangements (Form 1272) | Single application / First sibling when two or more siblings apply | $360 |
| Second and each subsequent sibling applying at the same time | $150 | |
| Renunciation of Australian citizenship (Form 128) | Standard fee | $300 |
| Resumption of Australian citizenship (Form 132) | Standard fee | $240 |
| Evidence of Australian citizenship (Form 119) | Standard fee | $275 |
Citizenship Application Eligibility for Concession Fees
Reduced fees are available for citizenship by conferral applications. You can access a fee concession if you:
- Hold a Pensioner Concession Card issued by the Australian Government.
- Are aged under 18 years and listed as a dependent on a Pensioner Concession Card issued by the Australian Government.
If you are eligible for a fee concession, you must attach a scanned copy of both sides of your Pensioner Concession Card with your citizenship application. If you are lodging a paper application, the copy must be certified.
Citizenship Application Eligibility for Fee Exemptions
In certain circumstances, fee exemptions are available for citizenship applications. You can get a fee exemption if you are:
- A child aged 15 years or younger applying on the same form as a parent.
- A British or Maltese former child migrant who came to Australia without your parents under the Commonwealth Child Migration Scheme.
- A person who served for at least 90 days in the permanent forces of the Commonwealth of Australia.
- A person applying under the Statelessness provision.
You must submit any relevant documents with your citizenship application if you are eligible for a fee exemption.
Apply for Australian Citizenship
Applying for Australian citizenship can be challenging. All requirements must be met, and specific documents must be included for an application to be successful. If you are seeking to apply for Australian citizenship and need any advice or assistance regarding your application, contact us at AustraliaMigrate today.
