Application for Renunciation of Australian Citizenship

What it is for

This form is used to formally give up (renounce) Australian citizenship under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007. Because Australia is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness, the form requires evidence that the person is, or on renunciation will become, a citizen of another country. Citizenship ceases on the date the application is approved.

Who completes it

The person renouncing their citizenship (an Australian citizen aged 18 or over). For a child under 16, the application is lodged by a responsible parent as defined under the Act.

Information it collects (in general terms)

General categories include personal and identity details, evidence of Australian citizenship and citizenship of another country, proof of date of birth and any changes of name, a passport-sized photograph, and an identity declaration signed by an authorised person, together with certified copies of supporting documents.

When it is used

Used when an Australian citizen wishes to voluntarily renounce their citizenship, and can also cover children who were born or ordinarily reside in a foreign country. Payment is made through ImmiAccount before posting the completed form to the Department of Home Affairs.

This site is not affiliated with the Australian Government. Forms are completed and lodged in your own ImmiAccount; this platform never submits anything to the department.