Applying for citizenship

The process of applying for Australian citizenship varies depending on your eligibility. There are a number of different application options with different eligibility requirements. Department of Immigration and Citizenship page provides Information for people considering applying for Australian citizenship.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/

Australian Passport Office

The Australian Passport Office website allows you to apply for an Australian passport, resume a passport application, and report a lost or stolen passport.

https://www.passports.gov.au/

Australians overseas

If you are leaving Australia to travel or relocate, you need to check how this might affect your income support payments, health care and child support arrangements.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/subjects/australians-overseas

Child born overseas to an Australian citizen

Links to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on citizenship for children born overseas to an Australian parent.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/how_to_apply/born_overseas/

Current citizens

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to information for current citizens including Australian citizens by birth, dual citizenship, long term residents in Australia and Australians living overseas. Includes information on revoking citizenship.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/current/

Exempt foreign employment income

If you are an Australian resident working overseas, this will help you to work out whether or not your income is exempt from income tax in Australia.

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/28908.htm&pc=001/002/012/009&mnu=1033&mfp=001/002&st=&cy=1

Getting help overseas - consular services

The Consular Services Charter outlines the help that Australian citizens who find themselves in trouble overseas can expect from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) when seeking consular assistance.

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/services/consular-services-charter.html

International Services

International Services can assist eligible customers to claim foreign pensions and assess their ability to get Australian payments under an international social security agreement or to receive their Australian social security payments while outside Australia.

http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/international-services

Overseas electors

Overseas or going overseas? Australian Electoral Commission page providing comprehensive information and forms for overseas voters.

http://www.aec.gov.au/Enrolling_to_vote/overseas/index.htm