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.
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 |
Reduced fees are available for citizenship by conferral applications. You can access a fee concession if you:
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.
In certain circumstances, fee exemptions are available for citizenship applications. You can get a fee exemption if you are:
You must submit any relevant documents with your citizenship application if you are eligible for a fee exemption.
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.
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