Citizenship Application

You would apply for Australian citizenship under the ‘conferral’ method if you are an Australian permanent resident visa holder.

The ‘conferral’ Australian citizenship pathway requires the following steps:

Eligibility requirements

• Holding a permanent residency visa at the time of application and at the time of determination is a general residency criterion. • Ensure that the Character criteria are met. • Pass the Citizenship Examination • Possess a basic understanding of the English language • Intend to live in Australia or keep a close and ongoing relationship with it.