This article will discuss the requirements for obtaining citizenship from permanent residents who are 18 years of age or older.
The general requirements that must be met to apply for Australian citizenship for applicants who are 18 years of age or older are:
Pass the citizenship test (the test is carried out after submitting an application and being invited to take the test)Are 18 years or older at the time of submitting the citizenship applicationAre permanent residents of AustraliaMeet the requirements for the period of residence in AustraliaWill continue to live in Australia or maintain a close and ongoing association with AustraliaBe of good character
Applicants do not need to take and pass the citizenship test if:
Under 18 years old Aged > = 60 years old They suffer from permanent or substantial loss of hearing, speech or vision They suffer from a permanent physical or mental disability that makes them unable to understand the application process naturally.
Requirements for the period of stay in Australia
You must be a resident who has lived and has a residence permit in Australia for 4 years before submitting an application incl
12 months as a permanent resident AND Not being outside Australia for more than 12 months during those 4 years AND Not being outside Australia for more than 3 months in the 12 months prior to submitting the application.
Notes: Periods of stay in Australia during periods in prison or in a psychiatric institution under a court order resulting from a breach of Australian law cannot ordinarily be included in the above calculation.
This article is written only as general information from information obtained from Australian immigration websites and is not a substitute for immigration advice. If you need more accurate information about your chances of getting an Australian PR, you can contact Yapit Japoetra, registered Immigration Agent MARN 0213101 (YNJ Migration Consultants) Of 0430 588 899 or other registered immigration agents.
Yapit Japoetra (MARN 0213101) is a registered immigration agent from Indonesia who has over 21 years of experience in immigration law and can assist you with the application process or provide advice on how to obtain citizenship, permanent residency and other visas in Australia. For further information, contact Yapit Japoetra at YNJ Migration Consultants on 0430 588 899 or email [email protected].
2023-10-03 03:02:19
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