Every Indian student or migrant living in Australia with permanent residence dreams of obtaining Australian citizenship. The perks that native gets encourage them to secure citizenship anyhow. However, achieving citizenship in Australia is not that easy; longer citizenship application processing time, a complex immigration system, and many more can be a reason for frustration.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t have to be worried about all those obstacles if you file your Australian citizenship application correctly with all the supporting documents. However, to ensure the correct lodgement of your application, you must be aware of the latest rules, guidelines and eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n
To determine the eligibility criteria, the latest rules and regulations, and the steps to apply for Australian citizenship, give our exclusive blog a read!<\/p>\n
An individual can become a citizen of Australia with three methods; one gets citizenship automatically if born in Australia or if born outside Australia but has one parent with Australian citizenship, or lastly, one can gain citizenship through naturalisation, and it is essential to meet the following eligibility criteria via this method.<\/p>\n
\u2022\tGood character is a must
\n\u2022\tIndividuals 16 years of age or above are accepted
\n\u2022\tMust know the responsibilities and privileges of an Australian citizen
\n\u2022\tOverall, our years of stay in Australia, out of which 12 months must have been spent in Australia as a permanent resident.<\/p>\n
To apply for and obtain citizenship as an Indian in Australia, an individual needs some documents, including: –<\/p>\n
\u2022\tPassport-size photographs
\n\u2022\tValid copy of the birth certificate
\n\u2022\tMarriage certificate (if applicable)
\n\u2022\tPermanent residency proof, such as bank statements, utility bills, etc.
\n\u2022\tValid photo ID, such as national identity card, driver\u2019s license, etc.<\/p>\n
You can only apply for citizenship in Australia with all these documents; otherwise, your application may not get considered at all.<\/p>\n
Now, you must be excited to know the exact process for applying for Australian citizenship. So, here are the steps that you can follow to obtain citizenship: –<\/p>\n
\u2022\tFirst, you have to determine whether you are eligible for citizenship and if you find yourself eligible, visit the official website of Immigration Direct of Australia. Once the website loads, find the Australian citizenship application and click on it.
\n\u2022\tThen, you have to click the \u201cStart your application\u201d. An online form will open consisting of questions regarding the applicant, children, education, parents and employment, etc. Fill out this form with the correct details carefully.
\n\u2022\tNow, you have to submit all the required documents and pay the application fee online.
\n\u2022\tDHA will inform you about your scheduled appointment; visit their office for verification, appear for an interview, and take the test.
\n\u2022\tOnce your Australian citizenship application gets approved, make your Australian citizen pledge when invited by the authorities.<\/p>\n
By following the steps mentioned above, individuals with permanent residence visas can apply for Australian citizenship accurately and become a citizen of Australia to enjoy all the perks natives have got!<\/p>\n