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What to Know About Australia Citizenship?

Citizenship is an important milestone in your immigration journey. Becoming a citizen means you are contributing to Australia and its shared values.

Basic Requirements for Australian Immigration & Citizenship

To qualify:

  • be a permanent resident when you apply and when Australia processes your citizenship application
  • be in Australia 
  • have spent time in Australia and knows about the country
  • intend to live in Australia or maintain a lasting link with Australia

Reasons to Apply for Australian Citizenship

  • You are entitled to an Australian passport: With an Australian passport, you will be granted entry to 170 countries without a visa. In the case of emergencies, you will also receive consular assistance regardless of the country you’re visiting. 
  • You are allowed to stay in Australia forever: You will be entitled to leave and return to Australia at your convenience without having to apply for a Resident Return Visa every five years. 
  • Eligibility to work in Federal Government and Defence: Having Australian citizenship means that you can work in government offices and join the armed forces. Due to reasons of national security, only Australian citizens can be enlisted in the Navy, Army or Air Force. 
  • Your children will be citizens too: Once you become a citizen, your children will become Australian citizens by descent, regardless of their country of birth. This means they can enjoy the same privileges and rights as any other child born in Australia. 
  • You can move to New Zealand: Being an Australian citizen means that you have the right to move to New Zealand permanently. Apart from living and working there, you will also be entitled to a range of benefits, such as the Age Pension and other government benefits. 

And many more…

How to Apply for Australian Citizenship?

If you wish to apply for Australian citizenship, your first step would be to get yourself professionally assessed to know your eligibility. Get in touch with our expert immigration team at NTRUST today! Call us at +65 6299 0245 to book a consultation for more information.