How We Help Kiwis Apply for Australian Citizenship
Our expert team of immigration lawyers will guide you through the steps required to lodge an Australian Citizenship application including:
We provide a document checklist and a questionnaire to obtain your written instructions.
We complete your Australian Citizenship application and lodge it with the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
We forward you the notification from the Department of Home Affairs with the date and time of your Citizenship interview.
You can then apply for an Australian passport and notify the Australian government of your Citizenship to obtain the benefits offered.
When your application is approved, we will forward you the notification from Australian Department of Home Affairs outlining your Australian Citizenship Ceremony details.
You will be required to make a pledge of commitment to Australia at your Australian Citizenship Ceremony.
You will have all documents including your identity and eligibility confirmed by a government official at the Citizenship interview. Once your documents have been approved, you will be required to complete the Australian Citizenship test (which is delivered in English only).
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Eligibility Criteria For NZ Adults
The first step is to check your eligibility for Australian Citizenship.
A new direct pathway to Australian Citizenship has been introduced making it easier than ever for New Zealand citizens already living in Australia to become Australian citizens.Although the process is now more streamlined, New Zealand citizens wishing to apply for Australian Citizenship must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Hold a permanent visa (obtained upon arriving in Australia)
- If you arrived before 1 July 2022, your permanent visa started on 1 July 2022; or
- If you arrive for the first time after 1 July 2022 your permanent visa began upon arrival.
Meet general residency requirements (unless exceptions apply):
- Absent from Australia for no more than 1 year within the last 4 years.
- Absent from Australia for no more than 3 months in the last 1 year.
Held a permanent visa for at least 12 months before applying;
Be of good character.
Have lived in Australia for at least 4 years immediately prior to applying;
Intend to live in Australia.
Be in Australia when the decision about your application is made.
General Eligibility For NZ Children
- New Zealand citizen children may also apply for Australian Citizenship. Special rules apply.
- Let us know if you have children and we will help obtain their Australian Citizenship
Australian Citizenship Application Fees
The fees we charge to process your citizenshp application for you.
Per person application
$770*
+
$540 (Government Application Fee)
limited time only
- Our Immigration lawyers can process most standard Australian Citizenship applications for a low fixed professional fee.
Child application
$330 /Y
- Applications for New Zealand citizen children (under 16) start from the low fixed professional fee of $330.
The Process
SERVICE AGREEMENT AND FEES
Clients are required to review and sign our Service Agreement. Professional fees and Citizenship application charges must be paid to the Potts Lawyers Trust Account before we begin work. We will ask you for identity documents and your personal details to prepare the Service Agreement and create an account for you in our computer system.
YOUR PERSONAL DATA
We will provide you with a Questionnaire which you will need to complete by providing answers to the information fields. You will need to answer each question accurately as we will use the data provided in your application. We will not be able to prepare the application correctly unless all required responses are completed.
DOCUMENTS
Clients will be provided a list of documents that will be required to accompany the application. You will need to send us all requested documents to move forward with your application.
IDENTITY DECLARATION FORM
An Australian citizen that has known you for at least 12 months will need to complete and sign an Identity Declaration form. Only those with specified occupations can complete this form for you. They will also need to sign the back of recent photographs. We will provide the information you need to ensure that the photographs meet the requirements and advise you of the suitable occupations of the Australian citizen who can sign the form.
APPLICATION REVIEW
Once we have completed the Citizenship application, we will send you the draft application to confirm its accuracy and completeness. We require your authorisation prior to lodging with the Department of Home Affairs.
POST LODGEMENT
The Department of Home Affairs will notify us about your Citizenship interview. We will forward these details to you once received. At the Citizenship interview, you will confirm your documents, identity, and eligibility with a government official and take the Australian Citizenship Test (which is offered in English only).
The Department of Home Affairs will notify us again with details about your Australian Citizenship Ceremony once your application is approved. We will forward this notification to you once received. After you have made your Pledge of Allegiance at the ceremony, you will officially be an Australian citizen and will become eligible for government benefits and be able to apply for an Australian passport.
Contact Us To Get Started
Office Address
44 Davenport Street, Southport QLD 4215 AND Level 10, 95 North Quay, Brisbane QLD 4000
