Citizenship
If your query relates to applying for citizenship, getting proof of your citizenship or information about the citizenship test, you may need advice from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. The Citizenship website address is: www.citizenship.gov.au
Frequently requested information
Applying for citizenship
Information on how to apply and the requirements to be an Australian citizen.
www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/index.htm
Citizenship by descent
If you were born outside Australia to an Australian parent, you may be eligible for Australian citizenship by descent.
www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/categories/citz-by-descent.htm
Dual citizenship
You can be eligible for citizenship of more than one country. Information for dual citizens.
www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/dual-citz.htm
Proof of Australian citizenship
If you need to supply proof of your citizenship, have lost or misplaced your certificate, or need corrections to your certificate.
www.citizenship.gov.au/proof/index.htm
Citizenship test
An overview of the citizenship test
For any other queries
For any other queries relating to Australian citizenship, please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship directly, or through an Immigration office outside Australia.
