Application for Australian Citizenship - General Eligibility

What it is for

This is the departmental application form for citizenship by conferral used by people who meet the general eligibility criteria. It guides applicants through eligibility, the residence requirement, document certification, the citizenship test, payment and lodgement.

Who completes it

The person applying for citizenship; a responsible parent may include children under 16 on their application or sign for a child applying in their own right.

Information it collects (in general terms)

General categories include personal and identity details, residence and travel history against the residence requirement, character information, details of any children included, references to certified supporting documents, and payment information.

When it is used

Used by permanent residents aged 18 or over and under 60 who satisfy the residence and good-character requirements, with special provisions noted for certain New Zealand citizens and members of a defence person's family.

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.