Australian Citizenship Processing Times

Australian Citizenship (by Immigration)

Processing times will vary according to your personal circumstances.

General estimates are as follows:
• Document preparation 2 to 4 weeks
• Post lodgement processing 10 to 14 months

Australian Citizenship (born overseas - Australian Parent)

Processing times will vary according to your personal circumstances.

General estimates are as follows:
• Document preparation 2 to 4 weeks
• Post lodgement processing 10 to 14 months

Australian Citizenship - other

There are many other ways to qualify for Australian Citizenship; such as:
• Child 15 years or younger applying on their own.
• Born to a former Australian citizen.
• Child adopted outside Australia by an Australian citizen.
• Person born in Papua before independence in 1975.
• Become an Australian again.

Processing times will vary according to your personal circumstances. Any times from 2 to 24 months.