New Australian Citizenship Application Fees Effective from 1 July 2025
New Australian Citizenship Application Fees Effective from 1 July 2025
Are you planning to apply for Australian citizenship? Make sure you’re aware of the new citizenship application fees coming into effect from 1 July 2025. The Department of Home Affairs has announced that updated charges will apply for various citizenship application types, including citizenship by conferral and citizenship by descent.
Why Are Australian Citizenship Fees Increasing?
The Australian Citizenship Amendment (Indexation of Fees) Regulations 2025 will apply annual indexation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This ensures the program remains financially sustainable and efficient. Most standard application types will see modest fee increases, while some concessional and sibling-related fees will remain unchanged.
The last citizenship fee update occurred in July 2024, and the new increase from 1 July 2025 is part of the government’s routine adjustment process.
New Citizenship Application Fees from 1 July 2025
1. Citizenship by Conferral (General Eligibility)
For permanent residents applying under the most common route:
- Current Fee (Until 30 June 2025): $560
- New Fee (From 1 July 2025): $575
2. Citizenship by Conferral (No Test Required)
For applicants exempt from the test (e.g., older applicants or certain health conditions):
- Current Fee: $345
- New Fee: $350
3. Citizenship by Descent
For children born outside Australia to Australian citizen parents:
- Single Application:
- Current Fee: $360
- New Fee: $370
- Siblings Applying Together:
- First Child: $370 (up from $360)
- Second/Subsequent Siblings: $150 (no change)
Important Deadlines and Application Tips
Online Applications
- Any application submitted online on or after 1 July 2025 will automatically be charged the new fee.
- It doesn’t matter when you start the application; what matters is the date you submit it via ImmiAccount.
Paper Applications
- Paper applications are considered received only when they physically arrive at the Department.
- To avoid paying the new fee, submit your paper forms early enough to arrive before 30 June 2025.
System Downtime Warning
- Due to scheduled maintenance, ImmiAccount and other online services may be unavailable between 7:00 PM AEST on 30 June and 8:00 AM AEST on 1 July 2025.
- We recommend submitting your online application before this maintenance window to avoid issues.
At ImmiVisa, we inform you about every significant change in Australian immigration and citizenship rules. Whether you’re applying for citizenship, a visa, or need help with sponsorship, our expert team is here to guide you.
If you plan to apply for Australian citizenship, now is the time to act. With the July 2025 citizenship fee increase approaching fast, don’t wait until the last minute.
