Citizenship by Descent Through Parent

Eligibility Quiz

What's Happening

Today

Australian citizenship by descent is a straightforward pathway for those born overseas to an Australian citizen parent, with no visa or residency requirements, processing typically completed within 2–4 months, and no pending legislative changes or reforms announced.

Jul 1, 2025

Citizenship by descent application fee increased from $360 to $370 per applicant (with subsequent siblings at $150 each), indexed annually by the Consumer Price Index.

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Dec 8, 2023

Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Repudiation) Act 2023 commenced, establishing a revised citizenship cessation regime for dual nationals convicted of serious offences; this does not affect the descent acquisition pathway but is relevant for those who acquire citizenship by descent.

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Citizenship by Descent Through Parent

Eligibility Quiz

Were you born outside Australia on or after 26 January 1949?

Eligibility Quiz

Were you born outside Australia on or after 26 January 1949?

What's Happening

Today

Jul 1, 2025

Citizenship by descent application fee increased from $360 to $370 per applicant (with subsequent siblings at $150 each), indexed annually by the Consumer Price Index.

ahclawyers.com ↗

Dec 8, 2023

legislation.gov.au ↗