From 1 July 2024, the Department of Home Affairs will implement new citizenship application fees. These fee adjustments reflect the costs involved in processing applications and will be indexed annually based on the consumer price index (CPI). Any applications received from 12 am (AEST) on 1 July 2024 will be subject to these new fees.
Updated Citizenship Application Fees (Effective 1 July 2024)
| Application Type | Fee from 1 July 2024 (AUD) |
| Australian Citizenship by Conferral—General Eligibility (Form 1300t) | |
| Standard fee | $560 |
| Concession fee* | $80 |
| Child/children under 16 years applying on the same form as a responsible parent / Fee exemption^ | Nil |
| Australian Citizenship by Conferral—Other Situations (Form 1290) | |
| Standard fee | $345 |
| Concession fee* | $40 |
| Child/children under 16 years applying on the same form as a responsible parent / Fee exemption^ | Nil |
| Australian Citizenship by Descent (Form 118) | |
| Single application / First sibling when two or more siblings apply | $360 |
| Second and each subsequent sibling applying at the same time | $150 |
| Australian Citizenship for Children Adopted under Full Hague Convention or Bilateral Arrangements (Form 1272) | |
| Single application / First sibling when two or more siblings apply | $360 |
| Second and each subsequent sibling applying at the same time | $150 |
| Renunciation of Australian Citizenship (Form 128) | $300 |
| Resumption of Australian Citizenship (Form 132) | |
| Standard fee | $240 |
| Child/children under 16 years applying on the same form as a responsible parent | Nil |
| Evidence of Australian Citizenship (Form 119) | $275 |
| Application for replacement of evidence of Australian citizenship lost, destroyed, or damaged due to a natural disaster | Nil |
Fee Concessions for Forms 1300t and 1290
A concession is available to:
- Holders of a Pensioner Concession Card issued by the Australian Government (Services Australia or the Department of Veterans Affairs).
- Persons under 18 are listed as a dependent on a Pensioner Concession Card.
Applicants must provide a certified copy of their Pensioner Concession Card when lodging their application.
Fee Exemptions for Forms 1300t and 1290
No fee is payable by:
- British or Maltese former child migrants who arrived in Australia between 22 September 1947 and 31 December 1967 under the Commonwealth Child Migration Scheme, with documentation from the Child Migrants Trust.
- Individuals who have served at least 90 days in the permanent forces of the Commonwealth of Australia, with supporting documents from the Australian Defence Force.
- Applicants under the Statelessness provision (section 21(8) of the Australian Citizenship Act 2007).
Important Information for Online Applications
Applications submitted online at or after 12 am (AEST) on 1 July 2024 will be charged the new fees, irrespective of when the application was started. Ensure all supporting documents are included to avoid delays or the need to resubmit with the correct fee.
Note: ImmiAccount online services will be unavailable from 2 pm (AEST) on 30 June 2024 until 9 am (AEST) on 1 July 2024 due to systems maintenance.
Important Information for Paper Applications
For paper applications, the fee applicable is based on the date the Department receives the application, not the posting date. Applications received at or after 12 am (AEST) on 1 July 2024 will incur the new fees.
To avoid postal delays, online application submission is recommended. If an application is submitted with an incorrect fee, it will not be processed until the correct fee is paid. If you pre-paid a lower fee but missed the submission deadline, a ‘top-up’ payment can be made via ImmiAccount.
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Remember:
This post is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional immigration advice. Given the uniqueness of every case, engaging with a registered migration agent is highly recommended for bespoke guidance and to navigate the specific details of your situation effectively. Book a visa consultation with a Registered Migration Agent
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