Are you interested in becoming an Australian Citizen?
You can apply for Australian citizenship in three ways:
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You may apply online by clicking here
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Request an application kit by calling the Citizenship Information Line on 131 880; or
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Some Australia Post outlets in some rural and regional areas also have kits available
To become an Australian citizen you will need to complete the following steps:
Step 1: Confirm that you are eligible
Step 2: Get an application kit
Step 3: Fill in and lodge the form and pay the fee
Step 4: Attend a short interview
Step 5: Find out when your citizenship ceremony will be and invite family and friends
Step 6: Go to the ceremony, make the pledge and receive your Citizenship Certificate
Step 2: Get an application kit
Step 3: Fill in and lodge the form and pay the fee
Step 4: Attend a short interview
Step 5: Find out when your citizenship ceremony will be and invite family and friends
Step 6: Go to the ceremony, make the pledge and receive your Citizenship Certificate
Once you lodge the application form, it will be processed by staff at Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA).
You may be able to attend your interview at an Australia Post office. After your interview, the Department will write to you about whether your application has been approved. Most applications are processed in 30 days.
Once your application has been assessed, your Certificate of Australian Citizenship is forwarded to the Council.
Await receipt of letter from the Council confirming documentation has been received and advice of the date of the next citizenship ceremony.
Confirm, with Council, your attendance at the ceremony. Citizenship Ceremonies are held at your local Council and presided over by the Mayor. Citizenship Ceremonies are warm, friendly events and new citizens may wish to invite family and friends to participate in the ceremony.
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