Australia Citizenship Test FAQs

To become an Australian citizen, you must be a permanent resident, meet the residence requirement (generally four years in Australia, including one year as a permanent resident), be of good character, and pass the citizenship test. Some may qualify through descent if born overseas to an Australian citizen parent. More details are on the official Australian citizenship requirements page by the Department of Home Affairs.

The cost of applying for Australian citizenship varies by category. The most common pathway, citizenship by conferral, is AUD 575 (or AUD 80 with concession). Citizenship by descent or adoption costs AUD 370 for the first applicant and AUD 150 for each additional sibling, while resumption is AUD 245, renunciation AUD 310, and evidence of citizenship AUD 280. Children under 16 applying with a parent are usually exempt.

To apply for Australian citizenship, check your eligibility, gather required documents, complete the application online via ImmiAccount or on paper, pay the fee, and attend your citizenship test or interview if required.

To study for the Australian citizenship test, start by downloading the official Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond resource, as all test questions are based on it. Focus on key sections covering Australian values, history, geography, symbols, and the government system. Use official practice tests to get familiar with the question format and timing, and review any mistakes to strengthen weak areas. Studying in short, regular sessions and using flashcards or summaries can help with memorization, while discussing topics with friends or joining study groups can improve understanding and recall.

The night before the Australian citizenship exam, review key sections of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, focus on Australian values, history, and government, practice sample tests, note weak areas, and get a good night’s sleep to stay alert. To make preparation easier, we also provide a simple citizenship test cheat sheet that you can quickly review for important points.

Yes, the Australian citizenship test is computer-based and taken in person at a Department of Home Affairs service centre or approved test location, meaning it is conducted on a computer but not from home. The system provides your results immediately after you complete the test.

To take the Australian citizenship test, apply for citizenship and wait for an invitation with your test details. Attend the scheduled session with your ID, complete the 20-question computer-based exam in 45 minutes, and receive your results immediately; if you fail, you can resit the test.

To pass the Australian Citizenship Test, you must score at least 75% overall and answer all Australian values questions correctly. Preparing with the official Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond resource is essential, as it covers the history, government, rights, responsibilities, and values included in the test. You can also improve your chances by taking our citizenship practice test online to to prepare effectively and build confidence before the exam.

In an Australian citizenship interview, questions typically cover your identity, personal details, residency history, travel records, English ability, and understanding of Australian values, rights, responsibilities, history, and government, often based on the Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond resource.

Australian values include respect for freedom and dignity, equality of men and women, freedom of religion, the rule of law, democracy, and a spirit of fairness and compassion. These values are part of the citizenship test, so it’s important for applicants to learn and understand them. You can practice Australian values questions for test preparation to get ready for related questions in the exam.