Citizenship by Conferral

Become an Australian citizen and make Australia your permanent home

Overview

The Australian Citizenship by Conferral is the most common way for permanent residents to become Australian citizens.Once granted, you will gain full rights and privileges as a citizen including the right to vote, hold an Australian passport, and access government services and benefits.

Key Benefits

Obtain an Australian passport
Gain the right to vote in federal, state, and local elections
Access full government services and benefits
Travel freely and re-enter Australia anytime
Pass citizenship to your children born overseas

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for Citizenship by Conferral, you must:

Be a permanent resident of Australia
Have lived in Australia for at least 4 years in total, including 1 year as a permanent resident
Be of good character
Pass the Australian Citizenship Test (for applicants aged 18–59)
Have basic English proficiency
Intend to live in or maintain a close connection with Australia

Citizenship Test

The Citizenship Test assesses your knowledge of:

Australian values, history, and government
Rights and responsibilities of citizens
English language comprehension

Applicants must score 75% or higher to pass.Study materials and practice tests are available on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Application Process

Check eligibility and prepare documents (passport, PR grant, ID, police check)
Lodge online application via ImmiAccount
Pay the application fee
Sit the Citizenship Test (if applicable)
Attend an interview or provide further documents if requested
Receive citizenship approval and attend a Citizenship Ceremony

Cost and Processing Time

Applicant Type	Application Fee (AUD)	Processing Time (Approx.)
Standard Adult Applicant	$540	6–12 months
Child (under 16)	$330	4–8 months
Concession / Pension Holder	$70	4–6 months

Processing times vary depending on background checks and ceremony scheduling.

Dual Citizenship

Australia allows dual citizenship, meaning you can retain your original nationality (if permitted by your home country).This allows greater freedom for travel, work, and family connections across countries.

Why Apply Through

Norris Chau Migration&Education?

At Norris Chau Migration & Education Centre, our Registered Migration Agents (MARN) guide you through every step of the citizenship process from eligibility checks to preparing for the test and ceremony.We ensure all documents and timing are managed accurately for a smooth approval.