Australian Citizenship Fees 2026 Guide

 

Navigating Australian Citizenship Application Fees starts with knowing 2026 updates. Online lodgements from 1 July 2025 incur new charges via ImmiAccount. These figures shape pathways for general eligibility or descent claims. This resource provides exact costs, exemptions, and tips. Readers secure accurate budgeting and efficient processing for successful outcomes.

Additional Information: Australian Citizenship Application Fees

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Australian Citizenship Application Fees Update

Australian citizenship application fees shifted from 1 July 2025 for online submissions. ImmiAccount charges based on the Department's receipt date, not start time.

Paper forms demand electronic payments through My Payments in ImmiAccount. Surcharges might apply.

VEM highlights these changes for precise planning.

Core Form 1300t Costs

Form 1300t targets general eligibility.

Full fee stands at $575 AUD. Concession drops to $80 AUD for Pensioner Concession Card holders from Services Australia.

Children under 16 with a parent pay nil.

Form 1290 Pricing Details

Form 1290 suits other situations.

Full amount hits $350 AUD. Concession version costs $40 AUD, tied to the same card.

These rates ensure fairness in citizenship costs.

Specialized Application Charges

Several niche categories carry specific fees.

Citizenship by descent via Form 118: $370 AUD. Second and later siblings: $150 AUD each.

Hague Convention adoptions (Form 1272): $370 AUD primary, $150 AUD per extra sibling.

Renunciation (Form 128) requires $310 AUD. Resumption (Form 132) totals $245 AUD. Evidence of citizenship (Form 119): $280 AUD.

VEM advises checking forms for semantic entities like birthright claims.

Exemption Criteria Explained

Waivers cover select groups. British or Maltese child migrants from the 1947–1967 scheme qualify. Permanent Australian Defence Force members with 90+ days service benefit. Section 21(8) statelessness rules under the Citizenship Act 2007 apply.

Paper forms only for exemptions—no online option.

Strategic Payment and Support

Use ImmiAccount's My Payments for paper submissions. Expect possible surcharges.

Registered agents enhance accuracy. VEM's expertise, including MARN 1577877, optimizes applications.

Incorporate long-tail keywords such as "concession fees for citizenship forms" for clarity. Salient LSI keywords like processing timelines aid context.

Essential Fee Summary

Australian citizenship application fees in 2026 feature $575 general full, $80 concession, and child nil. Specials range $245–$370 with sibling discounts. Exemptions favor defence and historical cases via paper. Payments flow through ImmiAccount.

Prepare thoroughly now. Leverage VEM for expert navigation to approval.

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