Australian citizenship by descent

If a person was born outside of Australia to at least one parent who was an Australian citizen at the time of their birth, they can become citizens of Australia by descent. This citizenship path allows qualifying individuals to seek for citizenship in Australia if they have a parent or parents who are nationals of that country.

How to get citizenship by descent in Australia

For general eligibility for citizenship by ancestry in Australia, the following conditions must be satisfied:

1. At least one of your parents had to be an Australian citizen at the time of your birth.
2. You couldn’t possibly be an Australian citizen.
3. You must be morally upright.
4. To submit your application, you must include any necessary supporting documents, such as your birth certificate and evidence of your parents’ Australian
5. citizenship.

Documentation and Application

You must compile the required paperwork and adhere to the Department of Home Affairs’ application procedure in order to apply for Australian citizenship through descent. Here is a general summary of the application process and the required paperwork:

Documentation

• Your proof of birth. This is necessary to verify your eligibility as an Australian citizen’s descendant and to show your identification.
• Australian citizenship of the parents’ proof: Documentation demonstrating that at least one of your parents was an Australian citizen at the time of your birth will need to be shown. This can be a passport issued in Australia, proof of citizenship, or other pertinent documentation.
• Identification papers. You can also be asked to present other pieces of identification, including your passport or national identity card.
• Various additional proof. You might need to provide further information to support your application, depending on your specific situation. Documents pertaining to name changes, divorce decrees, and marriage certificates may fall under this category.

Application Method

• The application form. To acquire the proper application form, go to the Department of Home Affairs website or get in touch with the Australian embassy or consulate that is closest to you. Typically, the application is referred to as “Form 118 Application for Australian Citizenship by Descent”.
• Fill out the application completely. Accurately complete the form and include all required details.
• Assemble supporting documentation. Gather the necessary paperwork from the list above.
• Send in your application. submit your application together with the required fees and accompanying documentation. You can submit your application online or at the Australian embassy or consulate that is closest to you.
• Processing of applications. When reviewing your application, the Department of Home Affairs may seek more details or supporting documentation.
  The choice of citizenship. Upon processing of your application, you be notified of the decision regarding your Australian citizenship by descent application.

Dual Citizenship

Due to Australia’s policy of allowing dual citizenship, you can get Australian citizenship without giving up your current citizenship in other nations.