🇦🇺 Australia · Naturalisation
Australian Citizenship by Conferral (Naturalization) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Language level | A2 |
| Age range | 18–59 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €343 |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 4 years.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
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.
- Typical processing: ~150 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Language level
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen · verified 2026-06-08
Age range
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen · verified 2026-06-08
Application fee
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen · verified 2026-06-08
Years to citizenship
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen · verified 2026-06-08
Open to all nationalities
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen · verified 2026-06-08
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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 2026-06-08.