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Australia · Citizenship test

The Australian citizenship interview

If you don’t need to sit the test, Home Affairs may interview you instead, to confirm your identity and ask about your application. That includes people who were 17 or younger, or 60 or over, when they applied. If Home Affairs needs an Australian citizenship interview with you, it contacts you with the details.

  • 60 or overNo test, but you may have an interview
  • 16 or 17May need to show basic English
  • Original photo IDNo copies or phone photos
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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Who doesn’t sit the test

You generally don’t sit the citizenship test if you:

  • were 17 or younger when you applied
  • were 60 or over when you applied
  • are the child of a former Australian citizen who lost their citizenship in specific circumstances
  • were born in Papua before 16 September 1975 to an Australian citizen born in Australia
  • were born in Australia and are stateless
  • have a permanent or enduring physical or mental incapacity
  • have a permanent loss or substantial impairment of hearing, speech or sight

What are the Australian citizenship interview questions?

Home Affairs describes what it checks rather than a set list of questions. What you may need to show depends on your situation:

  • aged 16 or 17: that you understand the nature of your application, have a basic knowledge of English, and understand the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship
  • aged 60 or over, or with a hearing, speech or sight impairment: that you understand the nature of your application
  • with a permanent or enduring incapacity: Home Affairs may need to verify your claim

To prepare, Home Affairs suggests reading Our Common Bond, and its podcast and AMEPOnline modules can help.

Bringing someone with you

If you’re 60 or over, have a hearing, speech or sight impairment, or have a permanent incapacity, a family member or support person can come to the appointment with you. If you need an interpreter, Home Affairs can arrange one at the appointment.

What to bring, and what happens next

Bring an original photo ID, such as an Australian driver licence, a passport or an Australian-issued proof of age card. Certified copies and photos of it aren’t accepted, and without it your appointment is moved to a later date.

After the interview, processing continues and Home Affairs writes to you when it decides. If you’re approved and need to go to a ceremony, the invitation comes about four weeks before it. If you don’t need a ceremony, your certificate is sent by registered post.

Processing times after the test or interview →
Sources: Home Affairs and 2 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.

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