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Australian Citizenship (by Descent)

Australian Citizenship (by Descent)

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Becoming an Australian Citizen (by Descent) is a common way to become an Australian Citizen. Applicants could be eligible for Australian Citizenship if they were born overseas and at least one parent was an Australian Citizen on the day they were born.


Applicants must have been born overseas on or after the 26th of January 1949.


Once an Applicant has officially become an Australian Citizen, they will be able to get an Australian Passport and vote in elections, among other benefits.


If you require assistance, we recommend that you book a complimentary consultation with Andreas Athanasiou by scrolling to the Booking section at the bottom of this page.

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ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to apply for Citizenship by Descent, the Applicant must:


  • Have been born overseas.
  • Ensure that one of the parents at the time of birth was an Australian Citizen.
  • Meet the Character Requirements (if 18 or over at time of application).


The abovementioned criteria are the bare minimum. More information will need to be provided by the Applicant to confirm eligibility. Please contact our Office for a complimentary consultation to discuss your matter.

AFTER THE CITIZENSHIP LODGEMENT

After lodgement, the Applicant will receive an Acknowledgement letter, and they will remain on their current Visa until a decision is made. Bridging Visas are not granted for the Citizenship categories.


Approximate Processing Time for a decision: The DHA’s indication is between 2 months and 5 months. However, this changes on a monthly basis.


A large number of previous Citizenship applications that Andreas Athanasiou has lodged have been granted in a shorter period, due to the detailed and thorough decision-ready applications he has submitted.

CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION CHARGE

The DHA charges $360 (AUD) for a Citizenship (by Descent) application. 


There may be other additional costs, such as:

  • The Professional Fees of the Firm that has been appointed (if applicable).
  • Criminal History Certificates.
  • Translations of Documents (if applicable).
  • Bank Surcharges.

AFTER THE CITIZENSHIP DECISION

Successful Applicants can apply for an Australian passport after they have received evidence of their Australian Citizenship.


They must also enrol to vote if they are 18 years old or more. Enrolling to vote will allow them to vote in a government election or referendum. 

Popular Topics for Australian Citizenship Applicants

APPLYING FOR AN AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT

ENROLLING TO VOTE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER APPROVAL

APPLYING AND RECEIVING ACCESS TO MEDICARE

Once you are an Australian Citizen, you may be eligible to apply for an Australian Passport. Click below to watch our Step-by-Step YouTube Video on the process of applying for an Australian Passport.

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APPLYING AND RECEIVING ACCESS TO MEDICARE

ENROLLING TO VOTE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER APPROVAL

APPLYING AND RECEIVING ACCESS TO MEDICARE

You can apply for access to the Australian health system even before you become a Citizen. If you are a Permanent Resident, click below to enter the 'Services Australia' website.

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ENROLLING TO VOTE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER APPROVAL

ENROLLING TO VOTE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER APPROVAL

ENROLLING TO VOTE IN AUSTRALIA AFTER APPROVAL

 It is compulsory by law for all eligible Australian Citizens to enrol and vote in federal elections and referendums. You can visit the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) by clicking below.

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The Director and Registered Migration Agent, Andreas Athanasiou, has 10 years of experience in the Australian immigration industry. You can read more about his experience and qualifications in the 'About Us' section.

 

Having personally assisted in lodging over 1,000 applications, he will be able to assist you and give you peace of mind. There are immigrants all over Australia whose lives have changed for the better because of the trust they put in Andreas; and you can be next.

 

You can discuss this case with Andreas face-to-face (in Melbourne) or via Zoom. You can book a complimentary consultation using the information at the bottom of this page.

 

Our promise to you: Our firm has an 100% success record with Citizenship applications. However, in the unlikely event that an application is refused, we will re-apply with no additional professional fees paid to Olympus Migration.

Frequently Asked Questions (Citizenship by Descent)

No. The General Residence Requirements and successful completion of the Citizenship Test only applies to Citizenship (by Conferral) Applications.


The Applicant will need to provide a satisfactory combination of the following documents:

  • Their Current Passport.
  • Their Previous Passports.
  • Their Birth Certificate.
  • Their Parent’s Passport at the time of the Applicant’s Birth.
  • Their Parent’s Birth Certificate.
  • Their Parent’s Australian Citizenship Certificate.

Additional documents may be required if they do not have at least some evidence of their Parent's Australian Citizenship the day the Applicant was born.


For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.


Applicants must be of good character to visit or live in Australia. This means you must pass the character test, and remain of good character.


You must always disclose all of your criminal history when applying for Australian Citizenship (by Descent) if you are 18 years old or older. 


If you fail to disclose anything that may be on your record, and your application is approved, the DHA may cancel this Citizenship when they find out.


For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.


No. Health Examinations are not required for Citizenship Applications.


Australia does not require new Australian Citizenship Applicants to renounce their current Citizenship.


Whether an Applicant loses their current Citizenship when they become an Australian Citizen does not depend upon Australian Citizenship law, but upon the Citizenship laws of the other country. 


A number of countries allow their citizens to keep their original Citizenship.


We recommend that all prospective Australian Citizenship Applicants contact their nearest Consulate or Embassy to get the latest information.


For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.


Becoming an Australian Citizen entitles you to several rights and privileges, including: 

  • Applying for an Australian Passport.
  • Once obtaining an Australian Passport; having the ability to enter 100+ countries without a Visa and another 50+ with a Visa on arrival.
  • Having the freedom to enter and leave Australia without a Visa.
  • Seeking assistance from Australian diplomatic representatives while overseas.
  • Working in the Australian Public Service.
  • Serving in the Australian Defence Force.
  • Voting in Australian elections and referendums.


The 4 most common reasons for Citizenship (by Descent) application refusals are as follows:

  • Failure to provide evidence of the Parent's Citizenship at time of the Applicant's date of birth.
  • Failure to respond to Requests for More Information (RFIs) from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
  • Failure to meet the Character Requirements.
  • Failure to prove the Identity Requirements.

For more information, you can contact us for a complimentary consultation.


How to book a Complimentary Consultation

You can discuss your case and concerns with Andreas Athanasiou either Face-to-Face or via Zoom.


You can book a confidential and complimentary consultation to assess your eligibility using the details below.


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Satellite Office: Templestowe VIC 3106


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The information on this website & affiliated Olympus Migration Pty Ltd pages (such as our Google, Facebook & YouTube pages) is intended to provide users with general information on Australian immigration matters, including Visa Subclasses, Citizenship Pathways and Tribunal Appeals. The information contained is not intended to replace or serve as substitute to professional advice you would receive in a consultation with a Registered Migration Agent (RMA), such as our Director, Mr Andreas Athanasiou (MARN: 1685134). The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) makes frequent legislative changes in relation to immigration criteria, eligibility, processing times and fees; in some instances, without any prior notice. We endeavour to keep the website as current as possible, but we do not guarantee its accuracy. We strongly recommend that you attend a consultation with an experienced Registered Migration Agent (RMA) for professional advice concerning any Australian immigration matters before lodging any immigration-related applications with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) or any other relevant bodies. Before appointing a Registered Migration Agent (RMA), ensure that you have been provided with copies of the RMA Consumer Guide and the RMA Code of Conduct.