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It is for informational purposes only; it is not legal advice.  \nIf you are considering applying for Australian citizenship please seek legal advice. Our service offers one free legal advice appointment to eligible Tasmanians, please contact our office for further information.  \nEligibility Requirements  \n•  Permanent Residency: Must hold a valid permanent residency visa.  \n•  Good Character: Must be of good character, with a clean criminal record.  \n•  English Language Skills: Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the English language or qualify for an exemption.  \n•  Pass the citizenship test – Unless you are eligible for an exemption  \nResidence Requirements  \n•  Continuous Residence. You must have been a resident in Australia for at least four  \n(4) years.  \n•  Permanent Resident: You must have held a permanent visa for at least 12 months before the day you submit your application.  \n•  Physical Presence: You must have been physically present in Australia for at least three (3) of the last four (4) years (900 days) before you apply.  \n•  Physical Presence: You must not be outside of Australia for more than 3 months (90 days) at any one time during this four (4) year period.  \n• The Department has a helpful ‘residence calculator’:  \n[https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/residence-calculator](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/residence-calculator)  \n•  Intention to Live in Australia: You must demonstrate an intention to live in  \nAustralia or maintain a close and continuing association with Australia, i.e. you work and live in Australia, have financial ties in Australia, are involved with the Australian community.  \n• Some specific exemptions apply to residence requirements for a minority of applicants. [https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent](https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent)resident\\#Eligibility  \nIdentification and other required documents  \n•  Photograph:  For each application, a passport-sized photo of each family member that is less than 6 months old  \n•  Proof of Identity: Copy of passport/s, birth certificate, national ID card, drivers licence, and any other document requested. These do not need to be certified for online applications  \n•  Proof of Name Change: If your name has changed since your birth, provide evidence: i.e. marriage certificate or change of name certificate  \n•  Proof of Date of Birth: Your birth certificate or any other document that verifies your date of birth.  \n•  Proof of Current Address: A document showing current address (i.e. Driver’s Licence)  \n•  Good Character Documents: Police clearance certificate or other documents that demonstrate your good character  \n• Any other Travel-Related Documents that may be relevant.  \nCharacter requirements  \nIf you are 18 years or over, you must be of ‘good character’ The Australian government will assess whether you are likely to:  \n• uphold and obey the laws of Australia  \n• be able to meet the commitments of the Australian citizenship pledge  \nAlso considered;  \n• recorded criminal convictions (if you have been charged and found guilty of a crime by an Australian or overseas court) . This includes ongoing (not yet finalised) court matters in any country, including Australia.  \n• whether you associate with any people of concern  \n• any reported incidents of family and domestic violence  \n• your honesty; for example providing false or misleading information for a previous visa or citizenship application will be taken into account.  \nPossible Issues  \n•  Insufficient Evidence: Not providing required documents or enough evidence to support your application.  \n•  Residence Requirement: Not meeting the residence requirement, spending too much time outside Australia in the 4 years prior to applying, being outside of Australian for 90 days or more in the last","cbCaiam4jJ2QilFe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiam4jJ2QilFe","pdf",167400,"English","# Eligibility Requirements\n## Permanent Residency\n## Good Character\n## English Language Skills\n## Citizenship Test\n# Residence Requirements\n## Continuous Residence\n## Permanent Resident Timing\n## Physical Presence\n## Intention to Live in Australia\n# Identification and Other Required Documents\n## Photograph\n## Proof of Identity\n## Proof of Name Change\n## Proof of Date of Birth\n## Proof of Current Address\n## Good Character Documents\n# Character Requirements\n# Possible Issues\n# Steps to Apply\n## Confirm Eligibility\n## Gather Documents\n## Apply via ImmiAccount\n## Submit and Pay Fee\n## Acknowledgment and Transaction Reference (TRN)\n## Interview and Citizenship Test\n## Wait for Decision\n## Respond to Requests","[{\"question\":\"What eligibility requirements must applicants meet for citizenship by conferral?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must hold a valid permanent residency visa, demonstrate good character with a clean criminal record, and show sufficient English language knowledge or qualify for an exemption. They must also pass the citizenship test unless eligible for an exemption.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key residence requirements and physical presence limits?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must have been residents in Australia for at least four years and must have held a permanent visa for at least 12 months before submitting. They must be physically present for at least three of the last four years (900 days) and must not be outside Australia for more than 3 months (90 days) at any one time during that four-year period.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are required and how do applicants apply online?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants need a recent passport-sized photograph, proof of identity (such as passport, birth certificate, national ID, or driver’s licence), proof of name change if applicable, proof of date of birth, proof of current address, and good character documents such as a police clearance certificate. 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