How long does it take to get Australian citizenship after permanent residency? There are several factors that may affect the time it takes to obtain Australian citizenship once you have become a permanent resident of Australia. Some of these factors include:
- Processing times for relevant paperwork
- Incorrect or incomplete information being submitted
- Number of eligible persons waiting to be allocated a citizenship date.
For more information, contact the Department of Home Affairs on 131 881 or visit immi.homeaffairs.gov.au
No, you do not need to contact the City. The City will send an invitation to you once you have been allocated a ceremony date.
It depends on how many community members are approved to become citizens in any particular year. If there are more applicants, the number of ceremonies will increase.
Depending on how many applicants are on the waiting list, the waiting time can be up to 12 months.
Please contact the City's Events team on (08) 9272 0674 or email citizenships@bayswater.wa.gov.au
You will need to contact the Department of Home Affairs to discuss your options.
Yes. Please bring photographic identification and your ceremony invitation with you on the day.
Please arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the scheduled ceremony time.
Ceremonies can take between 30 and 60 minutes.
Children under the age of 16 are not required to take the pledge at the ceremony, however, they will receive a certificate on the day.
All ceremonies are held inside the City's Civic Centre at 61 Broun Avenue, Morley.
The dress code is formal or smart casual.
Approximately 100 people will be there, including guests and VIPs.
Yes. There is a wheelchair accessible lift to the ground floor, where the ceremony is held. There are also amenities on this level.
One guest per family is permitted to attend.
Yes, you are permitted to take photographs at the ceremony.
The Mayor or Deputy Mayor of the City of Bayswater will be in attendance. Additionally, Elected Members and local politicians often attend our citizenship ceremonies.
After you have made the pledge, you will receive your citizenship certificate.
Please see a member of staff before you leave.
There are no refreshments served at the ceremony, however, new citizens will be given a small gift to take home.
It is compulsory by law for all eligible Australian citizens to enrol and vote in federal elections, by-elections and referendums.
You can visit the Australian Electoral Commission website here.
Information will also be provided in your citizenship certificate pack and occasionally, an AEC representative will attend a Ceremony.
You can update your details on your ImmiAccount. By updating your details through your ImmiAccount, the changes will be immediate.
Alternatively, download the Form 929 Change of address and/or passport details on the Department of Home Affairs website. Then email the form to 929@homeaffairs.gov.au