Become an Australian Citizen
Explore citizenship pathways and the steps involved in preparing your application, with clear guidance based on your circumstances.
Citizenship pathways & support
Your pathway depends on your circumstances, including your residence history, age and family connections.
Citizenship by conferral
A common pathway for eligible permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens. We help you understand the requirements that apply to you.
Citizenship by descent
A pathway for eligible people born overseas to an Australian citizen parent. We assist with checking the relevant family and identity evidence.
Applications for children
Children can have different application requirements. We help families identify the appropriate pathway and prepare supporting documents.
Residence & identity evidence
We help organise travel history, identity records and supporting evidence, and identify gaps or inconsistencies before lodgement.
Test & interview preparation
Where a test or interview is required, we explain the next steps and direct you to official preparation resources.
Approval & ceremony
We explain what happens after a decision, including ceremony arrangements where required, and help you understand correspondence from the Department.
Official information: Home Affairs — Become a citizen.