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Permanent residents must also fit the rules to be eligible for citizenship by conferral.","Answer",{"name":115,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":116},"What is the residence period requirement for applying for citizenship?",{"text":117,"@type":113},"Generally, an applicant must have been lawfully in Australia for 4 years and a permanent resident for at least 12 months before applying. The person can be away no more than 90 days in the last 12 months and no more than 1 year over the 4 years immediately before applying, and must not have been unlawful during those 4 years.",{"name":119,"@type":110,"acceptedAnswer":120},"Do applicants have to sit the Citizenship test?",{"text":121,"@type":113},"Most people must pass the Citizenship test to show basic English and an understanding of the application and responsibilities of citizenship. 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How to create an ImmiAccount Keep a copy\u003Cbr>Keep contact details updated How much does it cost?\u003Cbr>WHAT DO I PUT IN THE APPLICATION FORM?\u003Cbr>You must prove your identity How do I prove my identity?\u003Cbr>Who can confirm my identity? \u003Cbr>How closely does the Department check my information?\u003Cbr>How do I check details the Department has about me?\u003Cbr>How do I prove I am of ‘good character’?\u003Cbr>What if I have some past offences?\u003Cbr>What if criminal processes are going on? | WHAT IF THERE ARE DELAYS OR A REFUSAL?\u003Cbr>How long will an application take? What if there are long delays? \u003Cbr>What if the application is refused?\u003Cbr>CAN I TRAVEL OVERSEAS AFTER APPLYING?\u003Cbr>Permanent residents need a visa Refugees traveling overseas When should you not travel?\u003Cbr>WHAT IS THE CITIZENSHIP TEST?\u003Cbr>Who must sit the test?\u003Cbr>What if I can’t read well or use a computer?\u003Cbr>What if I fail the test?\u003Cbr>WHAT IS IN THE CITIZENSHIP TEST? What are ‘Australian Values’?\u003Cbr>Where can I get help to study the Citizenship Test?\u003Cbr>HOW DO I SHOW I’M A CITIZEN?\u003Cbr>WHAT LEGAL HELP IS THERE? |\n| --- | --- |\n\nThis is legal informa/on only. See a lawyer for specific legal advice  [www. rails.org.au](www. rails.org.au. 7/2023)[. 7/2023](www. rails.org.au. 7/2023) page 1  \nWHO CAN GET AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP  \nWhat ways can you get citizenship?  \nThe most common ways to get Australian citizenship are:  \n• Born or adopted in Australia and one or both of your parents is a citizen or permanent resident at time of birth  \n• Born in Australia-and ordinarily live here for 10 years  \n• Born outside Australia of Australian citizen parents  \n• Adopted from overseas by an Australian citizen  \n• Live in Australia as a permanent resident and fit the rules  \nCitizenship for permanent residents  \nPermanent residents can get citizenship (by ‘conferral’) if they  \n1. have been in Australia and a permanent resident for the required time  \n2. will remain connected with Australia  \n3. and are of good character at time of the Minister’s decision  \nThey also must pass the Citizenship test to show they have basic English, understand the application and the responsibilities of citizenship.  \nPeople who are over 60 or under 18 or have a serious disability or impairment or are suffering significant hearing, speech or sight disability don’t have to sit the test.  \nWhat is the Residence period?  \nTo get citizenship you generally must have been lawfully in Australia for 4 years and a permanent resident for at least 12 months before applying.  \nYou can be away no more than 90 days in that last 12 months and no more than 1 year over the 4 years immediately before applying.  \nYou must not have been unlawful (without a visa) during those 4 years.  \nThe time may be shorter for people if they have high sports or scientific benefit to Australia.  \nPermanent residents under 18 don’t have to satisfy the residence requirement nor sit the Citizenship Test but must apply with or be supported by a parent.  \nCan I get Citizenship because I am Stateless?  \nTo get Australian citizenship on the basis of being stateless you must:  \no have been born in Australia on or after 1 July 2007  \nThis is legal informa/on only. See a lawyer for specific legal advice  [www. rails.org.au](www. rails.org.au. 7/2023)[. 7/2023](www. rails.org.au. 7/2023) page 2  \no not have become a national of another country from your parents  \no not be entitled to nationality or citizenship of any country  \nForm 1290 [https://immi.homea](https://immi.homea)ff[airs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1290.pdf](airs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1290.pdf. -no fee)[. -no fee](airs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/1290.pdf. -no fee)  \nHOW DO I APPLY FOR CITIZENSHIP  \nSteps to get citizen","cbCaihXafQkt5DB6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihXafQkt5DB6","pdf",915190,11,"English","# Who can get Australian citizenship\n## Ways to get citizenship\n## Citizenship for permanent residents\n## Residence period and absences\n## Citizenship for stateless people\n# How do I apply for citizenship\n## Steps to get citizenship\n## What forms to use\n## Where to get the forms\n## Identity, truthfulness, and document certification\n# What happens after applying\n## Appointment and citizenship ceremony\n## Citizenship test overview and exemptions\n## Travel overseas after applying\n# Delays or refusal\n## Application timeframes\n## What to do if refused\n# Legal help","[{\"question\":\"What are the most common ways someone can get Australian citizenship?\",\"answer\":\"Common pathways include being born or adopted in Australia with a parent who is a citizen or permanent resident, meeting residence requirements after being born and ordinarily living in Australia for a long period, having Australian citizen parents, and being adopted from overseas by an Australian citizen. Permanent residents must also fit the rules to be eligible for citizenship by conferral.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the residence period requirement for applying for citizenship?\",\"answer\":\"Generally, an applicant must have been lawfully in Australia for 4 years and a permanent resident for at least 12 months before applying. The person can be away no more than 90 days in the last 12 months and no more than 1 year over the 4 years immediately before applying, and must not have been unlawful during those 4 years.\"},{\"question\":\"Do applicants have to sit the Citizenship test?\",\"answer\":\"Most people must pass the Citizenship test to show basic English and an understanding of the application and responsibilities of citizenship. People over 60, under 18, or with a serious disability or impairment or significant hearing, speech, or sight disability do not have to sit the test.\"}]","Citizenship Common Questions - Fact Sheet - 12 July 2023 | PDF",1790656983,28]