Australian citizenship by descent and evidence applications online only from 1 November 2021

Australian citizenship by descent and evidence applications online only from 1 November 2021

Applications for Australian citizenship by descent and applications for evidence of Australian citizenship will only be accepted through ImmiAccount from 1 November 2021 unless there are exceptional circumstances that disadvantage the applicant.

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Citizenship special residency requirements relaxed for distinguished talent and athletes

Citizenship special residency requirements relaxed for distinguished talent and athletes

After the much publicised and multiple Australian citizenship application refusals for a former Australian Wallaby, the special residency requirements will be extended to all “distinguished talent visa holders” and Australian Commonwealth Games athletes, providing more flexibility for those who cannot meet the residency requirements due to international travel commitments.

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Visa and citizenship application fee increases, AAT application fee up 70% to $3000 on 1 July 2021

Visa and citizenship application fee increases, AAT application fee up 70% to $3000 on 1 July 2021

Changes to migration regulations for 1 July 2021 have been registered with the revision of business skills visas, and increases to visa application charges, citizenship and AAT application fees.

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