Offshore Citizenship application, interview and test

[Andrecmartins]

Hey there everyone,

I am currently on a permanent partner visa as my wife is Australian. I have now reached 5 years of residency including 1 year of PR.

And so, I am planning to apply for citizenship and then soon after leave Australia to live overseas however I do "intend to maintain a lasting link with Australia while overseas".

I am aware that there is a possibility of taking the citizenship test outside of Australia* but my question is does this only apply to people who applied from overseas? In other words, if I apply for citizenship in Australia will I later be able to qualify for an interview and test outside of Australia?

This is all I have found regarding this:

* "If you live outside Australia and apply from outside Australia, we will contact you. We will arrange for you to take the citizenship test at an Australian Government embassy, high commission, consulate, multilateral mission or representative office." (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/learn-about-citizenship-interview-and-test)

Look forwards to anyone who may know something about this.

Thank you!