helppls Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 Hi all, I applied for citizenship at the end of January. I met the 4 year residence requirement and the >12 PR requirement. However, due to coronavirus, I am thinking of going home for a little while, perhaps early next year, for a few months. Will this count against me? I was hoping to have citizenship by then but that's not looking likely so I'm trying to figure out what might happen. Can my application be continued from overseas? I'm guessing it will count against me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 I think you can leave Australia, and you can apply for citizenship from outside Australia but they won't process the application until you are actually in Australia? https://www.seekvisa.com.au/leaving-australia-before-your-citizenship-application-is-finalised/ This information is from a migration agent site but it seems good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 You will need to be in Australia for test and approval. If you go overseas they will not process until you return. You may also need an RRV if the travel part of your visa has expired or will during your absence. If you do get citizenship before you travel you will need an Australian passport. looking at some timelines you might just sneak in but looking unlikely for an Australia Day ceremony if you haven’t taken the test yet. Some councils can do special ceremonies if you ask so it can be speeded up a bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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