You may be eligible to apply to become an Australian citizen by descent if:
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you were born outside Australia, and |
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one of your parents was an Australian citizen at the time of your birth. |
If your Australian citizen parent was a citizen by descent then that parent must have spent at least two years in Australia.
If you were born outside Australia or New Guinea before 26 January 1949 you may be eligible if:
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at least one or your parents became an Australian citizen on 26 January 1949; and |
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that parent was born in Australia or New Guinea, or was naturalised in Australia before your birth. |
All applicants aged 18 years and over must be of good character.
Children
Applications for children under 16 years of age must be made by a parent or legal guardian.
