Citizenship

Becoming an Australian citizen is the final step in the migration journey for most permanent residents. It gives you the right to vote, hold an Australian passport, access consular assistance overseas, stand for parliament and pass citizenship to your children born overseas. But the path from permanent resident to citizen has specific requirements — and…

Australian citizenship is the final step in the migration journey — the point at which permanent residents become full members of the Australian community with rights and responsibilities that permanent residency alone does not provide. In 2026, the application fee is $575, the residency requirement is 4 years, and most applicants between 18 and 59…