britinoz4 Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 Hi folks, I'll be eligible to apply for Citizenship next Feb. My (Australian) girlfriend and I are planning on moving back to the UK mid next year to spend some time there before working out which country to make our permanent home. If I do apply next Feb, does anyone know whether I can be outside of Australia when a decision in made on my citizenship and / or when they let me know a date for the ceremony? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunfreo Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 The home affairs website states you need to be in Australia when a decision is made ( it does also say in most cases) no idea what the exceptions might be you need to be in Australia to attend citizen ship ceremony and I would imagine take the citizenship test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britinoz4 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thanks, yes I'd suspected as much. Understand the need to be here for the test and ceremony but unsure why there's a need just during the period after application. Other than showing willing to commit to Australia of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul Senise Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 If you are outside of Australia for a significant period you are likely to receive an "intention to reside" request. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKane Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Can anyone mention what is the "intention to reside" request? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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