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Step 3 Read the citizenship test resource book Australian New Zealand citizens
Citizenship: Our Common Bond for the
information you need to prepare for the citizenship Special eligibility conditions apply for New Zealand citizens
test who arrived in Australia before 26 February 2001 (see New
Zealand citizens on page 7).
Step 4 Original documents – gather your original
documents Children
Step 5 Complete your application form Children under 16 years of age can be included on a parent or
legal guardian’s application form.
Step 6 Lodge your application form Children 16 or 17 years of age will need to complete their
own application using form 1290 Application for Australian
Step 7 Attend your citizenship appointment – bring your
citizenship – Other situations.
original documents
The Minister has discretionary powers to vary the residence You must provide original documents at your
requirement in the following circumstances, if you will be in citizenship appointment. If you have to get documents
Australia at the time your application is decided. from overseas this can take time.
If you will be overseas during this period, only discretions 5 You will not be able to complete the application
and 6 apply. process without these documents.
1. If you were in Australia unlawfully as the result of an Translations and certified copies
administrative error, then that period of time may be
treated as lawful residence. If your documents are not in English, you will need to provide
official translations. In Australia, you must use translators
2. If you were in Australia lawfully but not as a permanent accredited by the National Accreditation Authority of
resident as the result of an administrative error, then that Translators and Interpreters. For more information, see
period of time may be treated as a period of permanent www.naati.com.au
residence.
Copies of original documents must be certified by a person
3. If you were in Australia lawfully, but not as a permanent with the appropriate authority. See Proof of identity
resident, then that period of time may be treated as a declarations – list of professions on page 7 for people who
period of permanent residence if you would otherwise may certify document.
suffer significant hardship or disadvantage.
If you are outside Australia when applying:
4. If you were in prison or a psychiatric institution, then that
period of time may be counted towards the residence • contact the Australian mission in the country which issued
requirement if it would be unreasonable not to do so, the documents for advice on acceptable translators
taking into account the circumstances that led to your • have your copies certified by a citizen of your country of
confinement. residence who belongs to a profession or occupation on the
5. If you have spent time outside Australia as a permanent list on page 7.
resident with your spouse or partner, or are the surviving
spouse or partner of an Australian citizen and have a close Proof of identity
and continuing association with Australia, then that period
of time may be treated as time spent in Australia. To prove your identity you must provide the following
documents.
6. If you spent time outside Australia and are a permanent
resident in an interdependent relationship with an 1. Three original documents that collectively show your:
Australian citizen and you have had a close and continuing • photograph
association with Australia, then that period of time may be • signature
treated as time spent in Australia.
• current residential address
You will need to provide documents to support your
claims at the time you lodge your application. • date of birth, birth name and any changes of name.
2. Part E – Proof of identity declaration completed by a
person with the appropriate authority.
If you do not provide these documents, your
application will not be accepted and will be returned
to you.
If you have evidence of when you first arrived in Australia, you
should provide these documents also.
The checklist on the next page will help you identify suitable
documents. If you have difficulty finding suitable documents
please call the Citizenship Information Line.
Number
Box File
Client ID
ICSE
Please use a pen, and write neatly in English using BLOCK LETTERS.
Tick where applicable ✓
Other
Family name
Given names
(including all
middle names)
Given names 7 Do you agree to the department communicating with you by fax,
e-mail or other electronic means?
Reason for No
change of Yes Give details
name
If you have been known by more than one other name, Fax number (AREA CODE )
attach additional details on a separate sheet.
E-mail address
4 Current residential address
Note: You must tell the department if your address 8 Sex Male Female
changes after you lodge this form.
DAY MONTH YEAR
9 Date of birth
an Australian citizen
POSTCODE
Country of passport
DAY MONTH YEAR
Date of issue
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/
Place of issue as Note: Documents must be provided.
shown in your
passport 21 How many children are you including in this application?
Give details for each child
Note: For information about Questions 16 and 17,
see Step 2 – Residence requirement on page 1 If you are including more than 5 children, attach their
details on a separate sheet
16 Date you first entered Australia as a holder DAY MONTH YEAR
of a permanent visa or were granted a Child 1
permanent visa (enter the later date) Family name
17 Have you ever held an Australian visa other than your current Given names
permanent visa? DAY MONTH YEAR
Yes Date your first Australian visa was granted (if known) Sex Male Female
DAY MONTH YEAR
Place of birth
Town/city
Were you in Australia at the time?
Country
No Date you first arrived in Australia on that visa
DAY MONTH YEAR Does this child have their own passport/travel document?
No Name of person whose passport they are on
Yes
18 Are you seeking a residence exemption or discretion? Yes Give details from the child’s passport/travel document
(See Step 2 – Residence requirement on page 1) Passport number
No
Yes Important – Attach supporting documents Country of passport
Date of issue
Date of expiry
Issuing authority/Place of issue as shown in passport
Country Country
Does this child have their own passport/travel document? Does this child have their own passport/travel document?
No Name of person whose passport they are on No Name of person whose passport they are on
Yes Give details from the child’s passport/travel document Yes Give details from the child’s passport/travel document
Passport number Passport number
Child 3 Child 5
Family name Family name
Country Country
Does this child have their own passport/travel document? Does this child have their own passport/travel document?
No Name of person whose passport they are on No Name of person whose passport they are on
Yes Give details from the child’s passport/travel document Yes Give details from the child’s passport/travel document
Passport number Passport number
Family name Has this parent/adoptive parent been known by any other names?
Given names No
Yes Give details (If insufficient space, attach additional details)
Place of birth
Town/city
DAY MONTH YEAR
Place of birth Has this parent/adoptive parent ever held Australian citizenship?
Town/city No DAY MONTH YEAR
Evidence of your date of birth, birth name and any changes of name
25 The proof of identity declaration IS NOT TO BE COMPLETED BY for year(s) and vouch for his/her identity.
THE APPLICANT (See Proof of identity declaration on page 3) I have endorsed the back of his/her photograph
Signature
I declare that I have known (full name of the applicant) of person
making this
Family name declaration ✍
Given names
DAY MONTH YEAR
I have endorsed the back of his/her photograph Details of person making this declaration
Family name
Signature
of person Given names
making this
declaration ✍ Telephone numbers
Work (AREA CODE )
DAY MONTH YEAR
Profession or occupation group number from page 7 for year(s) and vouch for his/her identity.
Given names
JOHN CITIZEN
(full name of applicant) Telephone numbers
for year(s) and vouch for his/her identity. for year(s) and vouch for his/her identity.
I have endorsed the back of his/her photograph I have endorsed the back of his/her photograph
Signature Signature
of person of person
making this making this
declaration ✍ declaration ✍
DAY MONTH YEAR DAY MONTH YEAR
Date Date
Details of person making this declaration Details of person making this declaration
Family name Family name
Mobile/cell Mobile/cell
Profession or occupation group number from page 7 Profession or occupation group number from page 7
Family name
Given names
Signature
of person
making this
declaration ✍
DAY MONTH YEAR
Date
Given names
Telephone numbers
Work (AREA CODE )
Mobile/cell
27 Please answer the following questions for yourself and any children Evidence of residence for New Zealand and
included in your application: British migrants before 1 January 1975
(a) Have you been convicted of, or found Documents relating to children
guilty of, ANY offences overseas or in
Australia (include all traffic offences
which went to court, including offences Part H – Nomination of representative
declared in your permanent residence
application, and any ‘spent’ convictions)? No Yes 29 Do you want to nominate a person to make enquiries on your behalf
about your application?
(b) Have you been confined in a prison or
in a psychiatric institution by order of a No Go to Part I – Preferences for ceremony
court made in connection with criminal Yes Give details below
proceedings overseas or in Australia? No Yes
Nominated person
(c) Have you committed, or been involved Family name
in the commission of war crimes or
crimes against humanity or human rights Given names
overseas or in Australia? No Yes DAY MONTH YEAR
( ) ( )
number
Your application cannot be approved while you are outside Australia.
Address
It is important that you notify the department of any proposed travel
while your application is being processed.
POSTCODE
33 Do you intend to spend time outside Australia within the next
12 months? Signature of
cardholder
No
Yes Purpose of your proposed travel
✍
Credit card information will be used for fee paying purposes only.
DAY MONTH YEAR
• I recognise that by becoming an Australian citizen I will become a • I acknowledge that this application constitutes an application for
formal member of the community of the Commonwealth of Australia. evidence of Australian citizenship.
• I understand that:
parent ✍
– Australian society values respect for the freedom and dignity of
DAY MONTH YEAR
the individual, freedom of religion, commitment to the rule of
law, parliamentary democracy, equality of men and women and a Date
spirit of egalitarianism that embraces mutual respect, tolerance, Full name of responsible parent
fair play and compassion for those in need, and the pursuit of the
public good;
– Australian society values equality of opportunity for individuals, Telephone numbers
regardless of their race, religion or ethnic background; COUNTRY CODE AREA CODE NUMBER
Signature of
applicant
✍
DAY MONTH YEAR
Signature of
decision maker
Date