Australian citizenship fees
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Fees from 1 July 2026
| Application | Fee |
|---|---|
| Citizenship by conferral, general eligibility (form 1300t) | $595 |
| Same, concession fee | $85 |
| Citizenship by conferral, other situations (form 1290) | $365 |
| Same, concession fee | $40 |
| Citizenship by descent (form 118) | $380 |
| Second and each further sibling at the same time | $160 |
| Children adopted under the Hague Convention or bilateral arrangements (form 1272) | $380 |
| Renunciation of Australian citizenship (form 128) | $320 |
| Resume Australian citizenship (form 132) | $255 |
| Evidence of Australian citizenship (form 119) | $290 |
Children under 16 applying on the same form as a responsible parent pay nothing.
Who gets the concession?
You qualify for the concession fee on form 1300t or 1290 if you hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card issued by Services Australia or the Department of Veterans' Affairs and:
- you are the primary cardholder, or
- you are aged 17 or younger and listed as a dependant
Health Care Cards, Student Cards and Senior Health Cards do not qualify. Provide a copy of both sides of the card. On a paper application the copies must be certified.
Who pays nothing?
- British and Maltese former child migrants who came to Australia without their parents between 22 September 1947 and 31 December 1967 under the Commonwealth Child Migration Scheme (with a letter from the Child Migrants Trust)
- People who served at least 90 days in the permanent forces of the Commonwealth of Australia (with a letter or discharge papers)
- People applying under the statelessness provision (section 21(8) of the Citizenship Act)
- A replacement of evidence of citizenship lost or damaged in a listed natural disaster, applied for within 18 months
You cannot apply online if you want a fee exemption. Use a paper application.
How do I pay?
Online applications are paid in ImmiAccount. For paper applications, pay through My Payments in ImmiAccount using Pre-Pay Paper Service, then Pre-Pay Citizenship Paper Application. A surcharge may have applied before 1 October 2026, when card surcharges stopped.
Is it the same as a visa fee?
No. Citizenship fees are separate from visa charges and are set under the Australian Citizenship Regulation 2016.
What other costs are there?
Police certificates and document translations may cost extra. The ceremony is run by local councils.
FAQ
Do children pay the same?
Children under 16 on the same form as a responsible parent pay nothing. Children 16 or 17 apply on their own and pay the fee.
Is there a concession?
Yes. A$85 on form 1300t for Pensioner Concession Card holders.
Do I pay again if I fail the test?
No extra application fee is charged for a retake.
Can the fee change?
Yes. Citizenship fees are indexed each 1 July.