How to get Australian Citizenship

Learn what the requirements are for permanent residents to become Australian citizens. Want to learn more about permanent residency?
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// Australian State 190 & 491 Visa Nomination Requirements
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[@KoolRash2002]

What is the minimum time duration after which under 491 visa a person becomes eligible to apply for citizenship. Suppose I am granted 191 visa after 3 years, then again I have to wait 3 years after being granted 191 (meaning3+3=6), or 1 yaer after 191 (3+1=4 years after 491), I become eligible for Australian citizenship?

[@Petuacapturesit]

Hello. Thank you for this. Is it 4 consecutive years or just accumulative years?

[@ailsaustralia]

4 years is taken before you lodge your application.

[@GabrielBerti]

Hello, nice video! I have an off topic question: any courses (from good schools) with 2 years or more of duration are eligible for the 485 visa? At the moment I'm not rich enough to pay for a high level course... Should I keep studying until I get ths money or a simple course that meet the requirements are ok to make more money (work full time) to a great a course?

[@ssiddiqui5302]

The course of chef is cheaper and leads you to 485 subclass but no idea of duration check online.

[@ailsaustralia]

Depends Gabriel on the course and the requirements for the 485 visa. Too complicated to cover here in detail. For example a Diploma in Nursing will not qualify for the 485 visa but a Certificate III and IV in Cooking could. Please book a time to discuss. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@GabrielBerti]

@@ailsaustralia thank you very much! Yeah, soon I will get in touch with your team! :)

[@KoToCoNDoR]

Hi Karl, back then an ex-girlfriend tried to put a false FIVO on me to get me into troubles, I didn't accept it and I fought back, I won the court cases after that, and the order was refused. I'm PR now, would that history affects me for the citizenship?

[@Onlyallahremindme]

I love aus soooo much 😍

[@ailsaustralia]

Good to hear!

[@cookingfood6183]

Plz help me I m very worry for my citizenship

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi Ambreen If you need assistance, please book a time to discuss your circumstances. We also have articles on our web site and youtube already. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@joejoe2452]

How is it that people who come from different parts of the world can become citizens but those who were born in Australian land are not? 😂 find that very confusing Australia. Even those people making the law ain’t even born in Australia to Australian parents mate. I am more Australian than you

[@cnationtv8282]

hello sir my name is tahir jilani and I'm from UAE Dubai and I want to migrate to Australia to study and find a job and permanently marry and settle down in Australia and I'm a post diploma graduate of software engineering and hold high school degree in general sciences from high school so how can I migrate to Australia ? is there a chance ? how is the way ? you need my WhatsApp number to further discuss more informations ?

[@ailsaustralia]

Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@satheeshsellamuthu]

Hi.. Thanks for the video. Please help to clarify regarding eligibility for Australian Citizenship in Residence requirement of staying not more than 12 months overseas in the last 4 years.. is there any flexibility for people who cant able to return due to border closure due to Covid even though I had been paying rent for Australian home. ? Or i have start fresh for another 4 years upon arrival again. Thanks

[@ailsaustralia]

This is a difficult question to answer not knowing all the details of your circumstances. It’s the best if you can book a time with us so we can make sure that you meet all the necessary criteria. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@shellyaus]

When did the Australian government invent Australian Citizenship, what are the alternatives?, can a non citizen become a politician and change citizenship?

[@johithbubby]

Hello. Thanks for the video. I and My children having PR and my children are living in Overseas but their first entry arrival entered in the Immigration. Now i want to apply for citizenship to my children along wirh my application. My doubt is, whether they have to stay here when i apply for the Citizenship?

[@FarooqAhmad-en1so]

Thank you.Your videos are always eagerly awaited.

[@ailsaustralia]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@الهجرةلاستراليا-الحلمالاسترالي]

As usual. Very informative and concise. I was just wondering If an immigration agent can accelerate the processing time of the Australian citizenship application? Thanks in advance.

[@ailsaustralia]

Only in the way an application should be more complete if done by an Agent but no special processing times for agents. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel

[@budz.e4730]

I’ve been used by a Chinese woman so she can get her Australian citizenship, an the immigration department are not interested to help me this woman pretended to be my wife got married but was never my wife just used me to get Australian citizenship, now that has citizenship she looking for a divorce, I’m an Australian citizen born here an now because of this bad relationship I’m suffering from phycological problems , she always wished I was dead always cursing me an my family ,, the law has to change I’m sure I’m not the only man to be cheated in this way , she’s conned everyone even immigration agent he thinks we are happily married

[@rosenorton7597]

I’ve lived in Australia my whole life and recently learned I can’t get a passport because I’m not a citizen. This really is a shitty country.

[@jamiethorpe1960]

Could I apply immediately for Citizenship. Does your time on a working Holiday visa count towards your 4 years. My process was 2-year working holiday visa > 3 years on a 494 visa. I'll have been here consecutively for 5 years.

[@just_feel6824]

Hello sir, Any IELTS requirements for PR to citizenship after getting subclass 186 visa

[@AHNANDRAJGIRI]

Hi sir, hope you can help to clarify this, i am an aircrew, always in and out of australia. Is it still possible to apply without meeting the requirements?

[@farooqali5984]

Hey Karl amazing video. Can you please tell me a kid can apply Australian passport in overseas after get Australian citizenship by descent in overseas? 👍

[@rich-garland]

Hello Karl Hi , I wonder if someone could answer a very quick, hopefully easy question...??? Does receiving jobseeker funding for 18 months effect applying for Australian citizenship as a permanent resident? If someone could let me know or shed some light here I'd be extremely grateful. Thanks so much

[@alpiansyah4220]

Ok ... Information in Australian city, very good.. 👴💙👍👍👍

[@harshanvadivel4688]

What does 16 calendar months mean when it comes to claiming 5 points for Australian qualification ? Is the 16 months criteria also applicable for regional study 5 points as well? Does this mean if the course duration is 24 months 8 months can be studied offshore online ? Thank you for clarifying

[@ailsaustralia]

The 16 calendar months is a crucial component of the Australian study requirement. This means from start to finish a course or courses cannot be of a lesser duration. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@2696yogesh]

Hello sir, I have a question, does the waiting period for PR grant can be counted towards 12 months residency requirement after PR? It's been 13 months I have been waiting for the outcome of PR application, and it is likely to be 18 months of total wait as per latest processing time guide.

[@ailsaustralia]

No you must hold PR for 12 months

[@2696yogesh]

Thanks. I hope government considers this waiting period towards that residency requirements in coming future. 18 months are really hard, life feels like it’s been on pause for a long time.

[@refaelam2339]

Hi! I want to get a working visa and work in Australia for one or two years and after that I want to study at a university to get my degree in my native language back home. Will the years of living in Australia will reset if ill go back to study and then come back to Australia when im finished?

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi, Rafael Please arrange an appointment to discuss in detail. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel.

[@wimalkumara4289]

Hi .Is it possible to apply for 190 and 491 at the same time by one applicant?. Pl advise. Thanks.

[@lovethelove9928]

Very informative video. I just wanted to know what form/forms to be filled for the citizenship certificate for child who was born in Australia and parents were not Aus citizen at that time. Thanks in advance.

[@ailsaustralia]

This is a difficult question to answer not knowing all the details of your circumstances. It’s the best if you can book a time with us so we can make sure that you meet all the necessary criteria. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@ronco1624]

What are the requirements for an American citizen to become an Australian citizen?

[@ailsaustralia]

If you need assistance, please book a time to discuss your circumstances. We also have articles on our web site already. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@nurul542]

Hello First i arrived in Australia 🇦🇺 as sub 309 in September 2018 then got my PR SUB100 in April2019.. in March 2021 in pandemic ,i left Australia with 10 months exemption for my mom sickness . So i just wanna know that will it bring any bad affects for my PR renew and applying citizenship for being outside of Australia for so long like 1 year. Many thanks 🙏

[@ailsaustralia]

Nurul don't worry I cannot see any bad effects just by traveling outside of Austalia. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@nurul542]

@@ailsaustralia thanks mate

[@yusufkahraman9680]

Hello Karl, We want to apply for partner visa(309) with my partner. We have been living together in my country TURKEY for 2 years. (it s same sex relationship) But my partner d already sponsored 2 his previous partner 10 years ago. They both were granted. One is still in Australia but the other is not in Australia. Is my partner be able to sponsor me? I know the limit is 2. Is there anyway to appeal it? Have you ever applied a visa something like this? It says if it s long term relationship we can appeal it but what is the duration of long term relationship? Is 2 years enough? Could you please tell me yes it s possible or no it is not possible. According to your answer i will get consultation from your company. But first, we need to know if it s possible or not. Thanks in advance.

[@moethet18]

Can you apply for citizenship on ur 3rd year In Australia with 189 PR for 2 years?

[@Daytondaily]

If I visit Australia on a subclass 462 visa does that count towards my four years? I am planning on doing three consecutive years using that visa. How would I go about staying for a fourth? Any information is much appreciated! Thank you!

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi, Dayton Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@lengthunyuthea1113]

Hi Carl! Is the Australia student visa considered to be a valid visa to count for residency requirement?

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes Leng it is. Thanks for watching

[@rubenprince8990]

@@ailsaustralia why people 60 years of age or over they don't have to sit for citizenship test how are they going to become Australians citizens withiout a test please clarify

[@marymhadeed589]

I want go to Australia..with my family..can you help me.l want visa

[@monsterviel]

Hi, I want to apply for my citizenship, unfortunately I had problem with my name as my mother's maiden name became my middle name in all my documents here in australia. What step should I do? I dont want to be that person that provides misleading information. Please help. Thanks.

[@ailsaustralia]

Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@SuperQiran]

Howmuch your fee for apply citizenship

[@60d93]

I'm confused, was it a mistake to mention New Zealand?

[@heshanrishitha7544]

Dear sir, I am full time cook grade 1. My normal pay rate $21.19 I get my pay slip each week. It shows each week my annual salary between 47 thousand to 52 thousand in my pay slips Still i haven't seen 54 thousands annualnsalary in my weekly pay slips. May I know, without 54 thousand annual salary can't i apply visa 482, 190 or 491 or 189? Please kindly explain me, thanks and regards

[@ailsaustralia]

Not sure of what visa you are on or where you are so difficult to advise. Please book a time to discuss your circumstances in detail. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@roopadarshinick4755]

Hi, I will meet residence requirement in June 2022 for citizenship application. Can I live overseas once my citizenship application is lodged in June 2022. Would it lead to cancellation of my citizenship application if I live overseas for 6 months or longer after application is lodged ?

[@ailsaustralia]

Please book a time to discuss to much to cover here

[@graceystubbs8311]

Good day ! Im one of ur thousand of followers..like them ,I would like also to ask what visa suit for me as a widow of australian citizen.After we got married last 2019 we planned to move in Australia but pandemic happened 2020..thank you in advace and stay safe to all.

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi Gracey This is a difficult question to answer not knowing all the details of your circumstances. It’s the best if you can book a time with us so we can make sure that you meet all the necessary criteria. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@Sol12610]

Hello, I’m a PR since 03/21 through marriage. It is stated in my notice that I can apply for citizenship after 2 years from that date. However I’m still in USA with my Australian husband. Will it still count or is 4 years the requirement.

[@ailsaustralia]

Usual citizenship requirement is 4 years of residency minimum

[@manishshrestha7186]

Hi I arrived in Australia May 2018 and I got my Pr on April 2021 . So am I eligible for citizenship next year 2022 April/ May ??

[@ailsaustralia]

Check the departments online calculator Manish. Thanks for watching

[@manpreet6394]

Hello sir I have a question regarding my citizenship application ,can I attach my passport as a name change proof document because I changed my passport after wedding for my surname change because my marriage certificate does not have name change on it and one more question is if you didn't spend 90 days out of Australia do we still need to answer yes for the question country resided or travelled outside Australia?

[@ailsaustralia]

For the application change of name is not an issue, just provide the appropriate documents. Thanks for watching

[@bzlujapv]

My visa is expiring and I’m still living here in Perth. Will the government allow me citizenship if some of my time here was illegal?

[@ailsaustralia]

Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@empuraan4710]

Good day... is it possible (or advisable even) to do a name correction on the citiizenship application ? My middle name and last name were merged on the current passport and that has followed me ever since.

[@ailsaustralia]

You are entiled to do a name change at anytime Empuraan, it should not impact your citizenship application

[@p.louloudias]

I’m an Australian citizen by descent. How do I get a birth certificate instead of using my foreign one that has been translated ?

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi, Panagiotis Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@100pomme]

Conditions for obtaining residency in Australia The Algerian is married to Australia outside the country of Australia

[@ailsaustralia]

Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@anshchumber2773]

Heelllooo sir I am from india and my agent told me that it will take atleast 12 to 15 years to get the permanent residency in Australia 🇦🇺 is it true

[@ailsaustralia]

Does not sound right. Depends upon your circumstances though.

[@ahmedal-rubie411]

Hi Karl. I'm a solo applicant. I'll have spent more than 12 months overseas (I like to travel) by the time I am eligible for citizenship. Is there a way around this?

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi, Ahmed Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@zabihullahqalandar719]

Hi sir, I'm an Afghan refugee in Indonesia more that 7 year's, Is there any way for me to get Australian citizenship?

[@ailsaustralia]

Unfortunately probably not, sorry. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@athenahmaekriz]

I love your videos. Very informative. I have a quetion. CAN I TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF AUSTRALIA WHEN I START PROCESSING MY CITIZENSHIP? Thank you so much.

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks Thina, yes you can travel like usual! Taking up permanent resideny overseas though may affect your processing

[@athenahmaekriz]

@@ailsaustraliaI hold visa 190 as of the moment. im planning to have a holiday for 4 weeks back home. Will that affect my residency requirement for citizenship next year?

[@shivasagar007]

Good morning sir can you please make a video on Australian born for temporary residents thanks

[@ailsaustralia]

Yes absolutely, that will be one of my upcoming Quick Tips!

[@masteroogway4170]

living in Australia has always been a dream of mine. Want to work as a police officer.

[@ailsaustralia]

You will need to become a permanent resident first at least but go for it!

[@eyadsaeed5557]

Hi there, Does traffic offences considered in character requirements!? I had a Red Light Camera but no damage to anybody also no court-involved and I paid the penalty fine immediately!

[@ailsaustralia]

No don't worry Eyad, traffic offences do not impact upon character assessments. Thanks for watching

[@eyadsaeed5557]

@@ailsaustralia Thanks for your help do you think I need to get a police check for citizenship application or they will do it from their end!?

[@lencedaryllejurd4215]

hello my father is a Australian and I'm using he's last name we have a communicatio, so can i apply for Australian citizenship?

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi, Lencedarylle Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@lencedaryllejurd4215]

@@ailsaustralia thank you so much sir, appreciated ❤️❤️❤️

[@sugardaddi4351]

Spouse of a Australian citizen, can become Australian Citizen?

[@ailsaustralia]

Once you apply for citizenship and it is granted yes Sugar

[@christopherwilliamlowe1775]

How do i apply for it cause my father is from australia but im from philippines

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi, Christopher Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@ahmadbiztech]

thanks. subscribed

[@ailsaustralia]

Awesome, thank you!

[@alexjunior8828]

Hi! I’ve received a nomination by NT Government for 491 visa as a Civil Engineer, and I also received an e-mail from skillselect to apply for this visa. I would like to know if the department of home affairs will assess my documents based on my points claimed in the EOI, as well as the specific requirements from NT Government, or they will evaluate my documents only based on my points claimed in my EOI. Tks!

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi Alex well done! It is crucial that you are able to reach the points claimed in your EOI otherwise your application will be refused. Usually the type of documents will be the same but they will not assess your desire to remain in the NT like you had to show to get the sponsorship. Best of luck in your future. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@abhisheksharma4653]

Hi there, i want to start my australia visa application can you help please.

[@ailsaustralia]

Thank you Abhishek for the vote of confidence. Please book a time for a consultation so we can check your eligibility. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@Wander_and_Savor]

Hi ...Your videos are so informative 👏Thanks.... I want to ask a question: If we applied for 407 visa in 2019...and still it's not approved...Do we need to update this application because it's filed in 2019 and does Updated application exactly looks like new application for the visa 407? Please reply to this comment...It's really Important to me.

[@ailsaustralia]

Sayali, thank you. If your offshore it will not be approved until the borders open. If onshore then it will be given time and yes they will want an update in information. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@Wander_and_Savor]

@@ailsaustralia thank you so much

[@hunder2446]

i have a question how can i get the citizenship by naturalization?

[@ailsaustralia]

If you need assistance, please book a time to discuss your circumstances. We also have articles on our web site already. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@honeychhina2938]

Any restrictions on leaving and cuming back for test

[@ailsaustralia]

No restrictions as long as you are still living in Australia

[@tt-jh7hk]

My Boss always Rocks!!

[@ailsaustralia]

Thank you

[@Syedmuhammadmuneeb]

What happen to PR? If department refuse citizenship?

[@sriramsurendran]

No impact, if refusals is due to fraud, you will lose PR

[@zabihullahqalandar719]

Sir any way for me to come to Australia? Guide me please.

[@ailsaustralia]

Have a watch of our introduction videos to se if there is a pathway for you. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@mdmajharulislam]

I like your words...I am Bangladeshi...

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks for watching and the positive feedback!

[@nabinkbhattrai9586]

My brother live in australia done 4year .now can he sponser me 😢please reply sir

[@ailsaustralia]

This is a difficult question to answer not knowing all the details of your circumstances. It’s the best if you can book a time with us so we can make sure that you meet all the necessary criteria. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@nabinkbhattrai9586]

@@ailsaustralia now how many time my brother get pr. Please reply ?my brother live in Tasmania and now his pr ielts exam finish ☹️

[@dexterdelacruz660]

Hi Karl, what if the residency requirement was not met because of work related travel outside Australia?

[@ailsaustralia]

There are strict guidelines about that. Please book a time if you would like to discuss you circumstances Dexter

[@JayPatel-po4cv]

Do you have any idea when Australia will start it's immigration process for offshore applicants?

[@ailsaustralia]

Some for SA and TAS now and certain employer sponsored visas. The rest, probably not till mid next year. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel

[@JayPatel-po4cv]

For Chemist in South Australia?

[@bigshrek2324]

helped me so much thanks!

[@ailsaustralia]

So happy to hear!

[@SuperRabin]

Thank you useful information..I am a uk citizen..so wht basic requirement need to get permanent resident in the Australia for the uk citizen .thank you

[@applejuice1734]

Hi Karl, you are a legend! Thanks for sharing. I got ACT 190 and wanna go to other states since my spouse can’t find any job here. But we cannot ask any release letter since on ACT government website it says that they will not give any release but inform the Home affairs immediately . If we do so(move out ACT), Will there be any issue ( probity& character)on my citizens application or 155 visa application latter on?

[@ailsaustralia]

Please book an appointment to discuss your circumstances via our website at www.australiavisa.com or call us on [phone]. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@michaeljjia83]

HI, do you already have an answer for this tough decision? Hope you can share the result in the comment, thx!

[@annekamau580]

Hi Karl, thanks for the update.What will happen to 489 visa holders who are yet to make the first initial entry due to the travel ban brought about by Covid 19 and therefore can't meet the requirements. Thanks

[@ailsaustralia]

Initial entry dates will not be enforced due to the pandemic closures. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@shameemnadia1896]

Hi. I'm shameem. I'm live in Italy and citizens. I want to go to Australia to work. Give to same information. Thanks

[@cherylvandermeulen6897]

Hi, does Australia, give ancestral visas.

[@ailsaustralia]

No such visa but maybe there are other circumstances that come into play. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel

[@katekl9380]

Hi Karl, I have been away for more than 90 days in the last 12 months from the date I wish to apply so I am not eligible? Can I apply much later so that it is less than 90 days? For e.g. in March 2022, I was away for more than 90 days in the last 12 months, if I apply in May 2022 that give me less than 90 days. Is this correct? Thank you so much for advice.

[@ailsaustralia]

Hi, Kate If you need assistance, please book a time to discuss your circumstances. We also have articles on our web site already. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@tt-jh7hk]

He is worth for 1Million subscribers

[@ailsaustralia]

I wish

[@priyankakamboj28]

Hi Karl, is it compulsory to work in same occupation after getting 491 visa from NT, or we canwork in any occupation to fulfill threshold?

[@ailsaustralia]

No need Priyanka to work in any occupation or perhaps not at all if you have a partner to put to work. If your'e rich enough to live off the stock market then you can just relax on the beach. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@ishamiqbal6518]

Thank you

[@ailsaustralia]

You're welcome. Isham. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@AshAYP22]

Thank you

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks for watching and supporting this channel.

[@tajudeenmubarak7540]

Wow.

[@ailsaustralia]

Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@Jayasakthi_Vejay]

Hi I live in Australia for more than 4years and I’m in TR now .. will I be eligible for Australian citizenship?

[@ailsaustralia]

You need to be PR for 12 months first. Thanks for watching and supporting this channel

[@watchout5508]

Im a South African and really want to leave! Today (due to loadshedding) we have a total of 4 hours of power. Our business cant survive this and i need to leave for my own good but its so hard. Im 22 and male. Any tips?