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Applying for citizenship in Australia

Applying for Citizenship in Australia - Determine your Eligibility - Migration Agent Sydney

At PK Harrison Australian Visa Services, we offer full application assistance for Australian permanent residents and eligible New Zealand citizens seeking to become an Australian citizen. As a leading Sydney Migration Agent, we offer professional advice and assistance.

An Australian permanent resident may be eligible for applying for citizenship in Australia when they meet the residence requirement. The residence requirement for citizenship stipulates that the applicant must have:

  • been lawfully resident in Australia for four years before the application
  • spent at least three (3) years of the most recent four years in Australia
  • spent at least nine (9) months of the most recent one year in Australia
  • spent at least the most recent one year as an Australian permanent resident

In addition to meeting the residency requirement, all applicants must meet character requirements for citizenship. Police check certificates will be required from all countries in which applicants 16 years and over have lived an accumulative period of at least ninety days in one country since being granted Australian permanent residence where a total of one year or more has been spent outside Australia since being granted Australian permanent residence.

When applying for citizenship in Australia, sometime after lodgement, the applicant will be requested to attend the nearest office of the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) for an assessing officer to site original documents and for the applicant to sit the Australian citizenship test.

After the application has been decided, the applicant will not become an Australian citizen until he/she attends an Australian citizenship ceremony. Local councils usually hold citizenship ceremonies at different times throughout the year. As part of the ceremony, the applicant will be required to pledge an oath.

The Australian Citizenship Agent You Can Rely On

Whether you need a temporary visa, family visa, work visa or assistance with skilled migration, you can rely on us for a successful outcome. Our Registered Migration Agent Sydney is ready to help your dream of living in Australia a reality.

Would you like to start applying for citizenship in Australia? Speak to our registered migration consultant for assistance with your application for citizenship to Australia by completing the FREE Initial Assessment Request Form.

  • We can help you choose the best visa subclass
  • We can help you complete your application
  • We can assist you with gathering the right supporting documentation
  • We can help you submit your application

How Can A Citizenship Agent Help You?

  • Prepare your visa application documents

  • Explain which visa option is best for you

  • Prepare supporting documents for your visa application

  • Lodge your documentation

  • Provide advice on visa matters

  • Contact the Department of Human Affairs to ask questions regarding your application

  • Prepare for proceedings before a court or review authority

  • Represent you in a proceeding before a court or review authority

Call the best migration agent in Sydney today on +61 (0)2 8859 2388 to get started!

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“Thank you very much for your help and support. It was a real pleasure working with you and I was pleased to communicate and work with you in such a professional manner”. Cristian

“I used PK Harrison for my permanent residency visa and I found them very professional and efficient and I would recommend them for any visa type you need for Australia”. - Alan

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Where Is PK Harrison Australian Visa Services?

Locally owned and operated, PK Harrison Australian Visa Services offers a comprehensive range of visa advice and assistance services for individuals and businesses. Located in the North West of Sydney, PK Harrison Australian Visa is raising the standard of what you can expect from a migration agency.

Assessments are available via Video Conference, in person or over the phone. If you would like assistance, advice and support from a leading Sydney migration agent, Preston Harrison is ready to assist you every step of the process. You can utilise services of the team at PK Harrison Australian Visa Services in Sydney, or from anywhere in the world!

Take the first step of your journey of living, working or studying in Australia by contacting us today.