Australia Citizenship Application Agents
Introduction to Australia Citizenship Application Agents
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You can become an Australian citizen in different ways.
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The most common way is by conferral if you are an Australian permanent resident.
Eligibility to Appoint a Citizenship Application Agent in Australia
Be aged under 60
Be an Australian permanent resident
Meet character requirement
Take and pass the citizenship test
Be in Australia when citizenship application is decided by the Immigration (in most cases)
at the time of application (unless aged under 16):
- living in Australia on a valid visa for the past 4 years
- a permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen for the past 12 months
- away from Australia for no more than 12 months in total in the past 4 years, including no more than 90 days in total in the past 12 months.
Special Notes
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A parent can include a dependent child aged 15 years or younger in their application at no extra cost. The child must be a permanent resident.
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A parent cannot include a child aged 16 or 17 in their application. They must apply on their own
Benefits
As an Australian citizen, you may:
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apply for an Australian passport and to leave and re-enter Australia without applying for a resident return visa
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seek assistance from Australian diplomatic representatives while overseas
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work in the public service
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serve in the armed forces
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register as Australian citizens by descent any of your children born overseas after you become an Australian citizen
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vote in Australian government elections
Application Fees
Key Benefits of Engaging a Registered Migration Agent for Citizenship
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$300 – if aged 16 or 17 at the time of application)
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Nil – if aged below 16 at the time of application and applying together with a parent
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In any other case: $490
Please note: you may incur third-party charges, for example, for translation, police certificate and health exam.
Please note a client refers to a visa applicant, their family members or a sponsoring employer where applicable.
