🇦🇺 Australia · Ancestry
Australian Citizenship by Descent — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,822 |
| Minimum annual salary | €45,870 |
| Proof of savings | €6,116 |
| Minimum investment | €12,232 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Ancestry proof | Required |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €217 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent.
- Typical processing: ~40 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,822.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent · verified 2026-06-23
Proof of savings
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum investment
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent · verified 2026-06-23
Work experience
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent · verified 2026-06-23
Ancestry proof
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/by-descent · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.