Australian Citizenship Eligibility Checker

Check your eligibility for Australian citizenship

How to use the Residence Calculator

To use the Residence Calculator, you need to enter exact dates of your:

permanent residence
lawful residence
travel in and out of Australia in the last 4 years

Lawful Residence Date

This is when you first started living in Australia on a valid visa. If you are unsure of the exact date, an estimated date can be used as long as you are confident that it was more than four years ago.

Permanent Residence Date

Your permanent residency starts on the date:

We granted the permanent visa when you were in Australia, or
You first entered Australia on a permanent visa

Lawful Residence Start Date

Permanent Residence Start Date

Trips Outside Australia

Select your departure and return dates using the calendar. Click "Add Trip" to add each trip to the list.

Disclaimer

This web application is provided for general informational purposes only and is not affiliated with the Australian Government or the Department of Home Affairs. It is designed to help users estimate their residential eligibility for Australian citizenship by conferral based on publicly available guidelines.

Please note that:

The results generated by this tool are estimates only and do not guarantee eligibility.
Users must refer to the official Residence Calculator and eligibility requirements provided by the Department of Home Affairs for accurate and up-to-date information.

For authoritative information, please visit:

Always seek official advice if you are unsure about your eligibility.