Australian Citizenship Application: How long does it take to get Australian citizenship after applying?

To be eligible to apply for Australian citizenship, you must have: Been an Australian permanent resident for at least 1 year and lived in Australia for at least 9 out of 12 months before you apply. Been lawfully resident in Australia for at least 4 years before you apply.

Also to qualify for the application, you must be a lawfully resident in Australia for at least 4 years before you apply, not been absent from Australia for more than 12 months in the last 4 years before you apply.

How long does it take to get Australian citizenship after applying?

If you have applied for Australian citizenship by conferral:

• 90% of applications are processed within 20​ months
• 90% of approved applicants will have the opportunity to attend a ceremony within 10 months of approval.

If you have applied for Australian citizenship by descent, 90% of applications are processed within 5 months.

If you have applied for Evidence of Australian citizenship, 90% of applications are processed within 27 days.