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Australian Citizenship by Conferral (Naturalization) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-08 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Language levelA2
Age range18–59

Costs

Application / consular fee€343

Duration & renewal

Citizenship possible after 4 years.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen.
  3. Typical processing: ~150 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Years to citizenship
Open to all nationalities

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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.

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