Are you a migrant who has already secured a permanent resident visa in Australia? Are you a child of a current or former Australian citizen? Are you a New Zealand citizen who has permanent residency in Australia? If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, you might be eligible to apply for an Australian citizenship.
To receive Australian citizenship eligibility, you must be able to fulfil all the necessary requirements, which include:
Who can apply for an Australian citizenship?
To apply for an Australian citizenship, you must be:
For New Zealand citizens planning to apply for an Australian citizenship, you must have secured a Special Category visa and arrived in Australia before the 26th of February 2001. For those who arrived in the country after February 26, 2001, they should have obtained a permanent residency visa first before they can apply for Australian citizenship.
The Australian government provides different options when applying for a citizenship. Depending on your chosen citizenship option, you may fill out a specific application form, provide proof of your identity, and submit certain documents. You may also be required to take a citizenship test, which will determine if you have adequate English language skills and knowledge of Australian society, culture, and customs.
If you want to know how to apply for Australian citizenship, we can help. CAAN WORLD Migration & Student Services provides advice and counselling services to help you fulfil your dream of becoming a bona fide citizen of Australia. We'll equip you with the knowledge you require to help ensure the success of your application.
Contact us today to talk to one of our citizenship consultants.