WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP FROM JULY 2018?
The general requirements for Australian Citizenship are:
- You must be between 18 and 60 years of age.
- You must have lived continuously and legally in Australia for the past 4 years.
- Be physically present in Australia and must have not been absent for more than 12 months in the last 4 years.
- You must be of good character.
- Permanent resident status for 1 year and have lived in Australia for at least 9 out 12 months within the year.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A CITIZEN?
After filing your citizenship application, the DIBP will aim to process your application within 3 months, but there is always the possibility of a backlog of applications and other delays.
For more details: https://www.auimmigration.net/citizenship-application/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIm77S5J6o5wIV1aiWCh2QIQrKEAAYASAAEgJsvPD_BwE