New Fees for Australian Citizenship Applications

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

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.