HOW TO BECOME AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN
Australian Citizenship is a privilege that many people aspire to achieve – however, not everyone is granted this privilege. There are various Australian Citizenship streams and pathways to become a citizen, with each designed to suit a variety of individuals. If you are an Australian Citizenship Applicant from Perth, Interstaff can help! We can provide advice on what documents to prepare as well as information about what to expect during the interview and the Test for Australian Citizenship.
With over 30 years of experience in the migration industry, Interstaff has successfully assisted more than a thousand individuals to work, study, live and become Permanent Residents and Citizens of Australia. Our qualified and experienced migration agents liaise on your behalf with the Immigration Department, Australian State or Territory government agencies and any regional certifying bodies as required to provide professional advice at each step of the process, saving you valuable time and energy.
It would be our pleasure to assist you in your journey to Australian Citizenship. Get in touch with our registered migration and citizenship agents on 08 9221 3388 (Perth Head Office) or +61 8 9221 3388 (International) or contact us online to see if you qualify to apply for Australian Citizenship under the different pathways.
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Who Needs To Take The Test for Australian Citizenship?
Depending on your stream application, you may be required to take part in an interview and take the test for Australian Citizenship. In general, applicants who are qualified and required to take the test are the following:
- Individuals aged between 18 and 59 years
- An Australian permanent resident that has lived in Australia for over four years
- Have good character and adequate knowledge of what the Australian Citizenship entails
In some cases, applicants aged 16-17 years old and people over 60 years may not need to take the Australian Citizenship test but are required to take part in an interview. The Department of Home Affairs will personally let you know if this applies to you.
On the other hand, there are other exemptions to this requirement. To know whether you are required to take the Australian Citizenship test, please get in touch with Interstaff on 1800 449 858 or send us an email for enquiries.
What’s Included In The Test?
According to the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, the Questions in the Citizenship test are based on the following:
- Basic Australian history and its people
- Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
- The Government and the law in Australia
- An understanding and commitment to Australian values based on freedom, respect and equality
To pass the test you must:
- Answer 20 multiple choice questions
- Answer all 5 of the Australian values questions correctly, and
- Get a mark of at least 75% overall
How Can I Prepare For The Test?
The best way to prepare for the interview is to ask people with similar experiences. At Interstaff, we are composed of a diverse team of Australians and migrants alike and thus can provide advice from people with first-hand experiences. To prepare for the test, we advise the following:
- Review basic Australian History
- Know your Rights and Responsibilities as an Australian Citizen
- Know the Australian Government and the Law
- Read Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond
- Try the Practice Test for Australian Citizenship by the Department of Home Affairs
For Australian Citizenship consultation, including what you need to know about to prepare for the interview and the test, please get in touch with Interstaff. Our Registered Migration Agents have helped countless individuals and families successfully pass the test and acquire their Australian Citizenship since 1988.
Pathways For Australian Citizenship
- Australian Permanent Residents or New Zealand Citizens
- Individuals Aged 60 Years and Above (Citizenship by Conferral)
- Individuals Whose Parents are Australian Citizens / By Descent
Other Pathways:
- Children under 15 years of age who are Australian Permanent Residents
- Individuals born from parents who were former Australian citizens
- Children adopted through an international adoption arrangement by an Australian citizen – conditions apply
- Individuals born in Papua New Guinea before the 1975 Independence
- Previous Australian Citizens
- Stateless individuals born in Australia
Please see the Australian Citizenship Overview page for detailed information about each of these streams.
After Acquiring an Australian Citizenship
An Australian Citizenship allows you the following privileges:
- Stay in Australia indefinitely
- Work and study in Australia
- Travel to and from Australia as many times as you want
- Sponsor dependent children or eligible family members to come to Australia
- Enrol in Medicare, Australia’s public health care scheme
- Access Australian Government benefits
As an Australian Citizen, your responsibilities include:
- Obey all Australian laws
- Exercise your rights to vote in federal and state or territory elections, and in a referendum
- Defend Australia should the need arise
- Serve on jury duty if called to do so
Interstaff Can Help You Apply For Australian Citizenship
Interstaff is composed of Visa Agents and Migration Agents registered with the Office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA). We practice under the Code of Conduct and provide legal visa application and migration services as well as advice and ongoing support. Our teams are well versed in all visa, migration and citizenship options and can expertly assist you in selecting the right type of application and handling any complexities that may follow. We also engage Immigration Lawyers, to assist with trickier applications that require court appeals and the preparation of legal documents when necessary.
Our Registered Visa and Migration Agents servicing Perth and Australia-wide can:
- Determine the most suitable application pathway to apply for Australian Citizenship according to your circumstances
- Assess your case to advise whether you are qualified to apply for Australian Citizenship
- Advise on a strategy for your Citizenship application, including how you should prepare your evidence requirements
- Assist with your documentation and requirements
- Help you remain compliant with your requirements and obligations by providing ongoing advice
- Provide advice on Australian Citizenship interviews and test
Interstaff has assisted countless Australian Citizenship applicants from Perth and all over Australia for 30 years since 1988. Individuals interested in applying for Australian Citizenship are encouraged to contact us by calling 08 9221 3388 (Perth Head Office) or 1800 449 858 (Free Call Within Australia). You can also send us an online enquiry for more information on how we can help.