There are 3 types of Australian citizenship:
- Australian Citizenship by Conferral
This is the most common pathway for permanent residents. If you migrated to Australia and meet the eligibility requirements, you can apply for citizenship by conferral
General eligibility requirements but not limited to include:
- You must be an Australian permanent resident.
- Must be of good character.
- Most people will need to sit the Australian citizen test to understand what it means to be an Australian citizen.
- Citizenship is a privilege and requires long-term commitment to Australia.
- You must meet the residence requirements:
- Australian Citizenship by Descent
The citizenship by descent pathway is applicable for applicants born outside Australia and
if you have at least one parent that was an Australian citizen when you were born.
- Australian Citizenship by Birth
If you are born in Australia and one or both of your parents is an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.