From 1 July 2024, new citizenship application fees will come into effect. Each year, fees are adjusted based on the consumer price index (CPI). The updated fees apply to all applications received by the Department of Home Affairs from 12 am (AEST) on 1 July 2024.
New Citizenship Application Fees (in AUD)
Application Type | Standard Fee | Concession Fee* | Child/Children under 16 Fee Exemption^ |
|---|---|---|---|
Australian citizenship by conferral—General eligibility (Form 1300t) | $560 | $80 | Nil |
Australian citizenship by conferral—Other situations (Form 1290) | $345 | $40 | Nil |
Australian citizenship by descent (Form 118) | $360 (First sibling) | $150 (Subsequent siblings) | N/A |
Australian citizenship for children adopted under full Hague Convention or bilateral arrangements (Form 1272) | $360 (First sibling) | $150 (Subsequent siblings) | N/A |
Renunciation of Australian citizenship (Form 128) | $300 | N/A | N/A |
Resumption of Australian citizenship (Form 132) | $240 | N/A | Nil |
Evidence of Australian citizenship (Form 119) | $275 | N/A | Nil (for replacement due to natural disaster) |
Concessions and Exemptions
Concession fees are available for holders of a Pensioner Concession Card and dependents under 18 listed on such cards. No fee applies for certain categories, including British or Maltese former child migrants, veterans, and stateless applicants.
For more information on fee concessions or exemptions and assistance with Australian Citizenship, contact Stone Group Lawyers today to book an initial consultation.
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