Evidence of Australian citizenship

Are you applying for an Australian visa? If so, you may need to provide evidence of your Australian citizenship. This is because some visa categories are only available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Evidence of Australian citizenship is required for a number of visa applications

• ustralian citizenship by descent: If you were born outside Australia but one or both of your parents were Australian citizens at the time of your birth, you may be eligible for Australian citizenship by descent. To apply for this type of citizenship, you will need to provide evidence of your parents’ Australian citizenship.
• Australian citizenship by naturalisation: If you are not an Australian citizen by birth, you may be able to apply for Australian citizenship by naturalisation. To apply for this type of citizenship, you will need to provide evidence of your permanent residency in Australia and that you have met the other requirements for naturalisation.
• Australian permanent residence visa: If you are applying for an Australian permanent residence visa, you may need to provide evidence of your Australian citizenship. This is because some visa categories are only available to Australian citizens and permanent residents.

Types of Evidence

The specific evidence of Australian citizenship that you need to provide will depend on your individual circumstances. However, some common types of evidence include:

• Australian citizenship certificate: This is the most common form of evidence of Australian citizenship. It is a formal document issued by the Australian government that confirms your citizenship status.
• Australian passport: An Australian passport is also a valid form of evidence of Australian citizenship. It is a travel document that allows you to travel internationally.
• Birth certificate: If you were born in Australia, your birth certificate can be used as evidence of your citizenship. Your birth certificate will show that you were born in Australia and that your parents were Australian citizens at the time of your birth.
• Parent’s Australian citizenship certificate: If you were born outside Australia, you may be able to use your parent’s Australian citizenship certificate as evidence of your citizenship. This is because you are automatically an Australian citizen if one or both of your parents were Australian citizens at the time of your birth.
• Other documents: There are a number of other documents that can be used as evidence of Australian citizenship. These include:
  • Naturalisation certificate
  • Certificate of Australian citizenship
  • Proof of change of name
  • Identity declaration

How to Provide Evidence

When you are providing evidence of your citizenship status, it is important to make sure that the documents you provide are original or certified copies. The documents should also be in English or translated into English by a certified translator.

Where to Get Help

If you are not sure what evidence you need to provide, you can contact the Department of Home Affairs for help. The Department of Home Affairs website also has a list of the documents that can be used as evidence of Australian citizenship. You can contact us for more Details.