Facts about Australian citizenship
- Tasmanians from a humanitarian background need to have been a permanent resident for 4 years before your applicatio
- Check your eligibility here
- You will need to fill out a form, pay the fee online and later you will be invited to an interview and you will need to pass the citizenship test
- You need to create an Immi Account to pay for your citizenship application
- You need to check your email regularly for any updates or enquiries about your application
Getting ready to apply for citizenship
- Call MRC Tas on 03 6221 0999 for information about citizenship, or call with an interpreter by calling 131 450 and asking for your language
- Check MRC Tas event calendar for citizenship information sessions and study groups
- Register for Digi Drop-In at the event calendar – a casual computer skills group at MRC Tas:
- Set up an email account and practice reading and sending emails
- Set up an Immi Account
- Complete your citizenship application online
More information
- Australian Government information about citizenship
- Citizenship book “Our Common Bond” download in English and other languages
- Form 1300t General Eligibility – citizenship application form including instructions
- Form 1290 Other Situations – for people aged 16-17 years, over 60 years or with medical or physical impairments
- Watch citizenship videos on YouTube
- Listen to the Australian Government Department’s “Our Common Bond” podcast
- Volunteer to support new Tasmanians apply and study for citizenship (training provided)