Through a September
media release the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship,
Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, Alex Hawke MP has
announced reduced citizenship residence requirements for talented
prospective Australians. These reforms seek to recognise the unique
difficulties faced by these distinguished applicants and to extend
the opportunity for Australian citizenship through new
concessions.
The general residence conditions that must be met to apply for
Australian citizenship are as follows:
- Have lived in Australia for the last 4 years on an eligible
visa including at least the 12 months as a permanent resident;
and
- During the last 4 years have not spent more than 12 months
outside of Australia including not more than 3 months in the last
12 months.
