How to Become an Australian Citizen
You may become a citizen of Australia in one of three possible ways. These are:
By birth: You automatically become an Australian citizen if you were born here and one or both of your parents is an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
By descent: If you were born overseas and one of your parents held Australian citizenship at your date of birth, then you are eligible to be registered as an Australian citizen.
By grant: If you are a non-citizen of Australia you can apply to become an Australian citizen.You must meet several requirements, which include:
- You are 16 years of age
- You have lived lawfully in Australia for at least 4 years
- You have lived in Australia for at least 12 months as a permanent resident
- Your are of good character
- You have a good knowledge of the English language
- You have a satisfactory knowledge of your responsibilities and privileges as a citizen
Exemptions to the residence requirements are available if you are married to an Australian citizen or employed by an Australian company
- You intend to reside and work in Australia, or maintain a close and continuing connection with the country if granted citizenship
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