Citizenship

Comprehensive information about the range of citizenship products, eligibility, forms, fees and application procedures in relation to Australian Citizenship can be found on the Department’s Citizenship web portal.

See: www.citizenship.gov.au

The following types of application can be lodged at the London office.

Citizenship Type	Description
Citizenship by Descent	For clients apply for Australian citizenship through an Australian citizen parent.
Citizenship by Conferral (including the citizenship test)	For Australian permanent residents applying for grant of Australian citizenship.
Evidence of Citizenship	For clients requiring evidence that they currently hold Australian citizenship in the form of a citizenship certificate.
Resumption of Citizenship	For clients who have lost their Australian citizenship and wish to resume it.
Renunciation of Citizenship	For clients who wish to renounce their Australian citizenship.

Australian Passports

Once citizenship has been granted you may wish to apply for an Australian passport. Passports are issued by the Australian passport office (not the Department of Immigration and Citizenship).

Australian Passport offices are also located in Australian Embassies and Consulates. You should contact your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate for further information in regard to passport applications.

Clients in the UK and Ireland see: Consular and Passport Office in London - www.uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/consular.html

All other clients see: www.dfat.gov.au/missions/index.html