Australian Citizenship Fees Increase from 1 July 2025: What You Need to Know

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From 1 July 2025, the Australian government has increased the application fee of citizenship according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), as provided in the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Indexation of Fees) Regulations 2025. If you’re planning to apply, understanding the updated fees can help you plan more effectively – and possibly save money by acting early.

Understanding the Application Types

Citizenship by Conferral: The most usual way of citizenship is through permanent residents who have achieved the necessary residency period.

General Eligibility: General eligibility is in the case of individuals who are required to take and pass the citizenship test.

No Test Required: It covers individuals who are aged above 60 years, individuals with permanent or severe disabilities or children below 16 years.

Citizenship by Descent: To the people born outside Australia but one of their parents is an Australian citizen. There are discounts on the application of more than one sibling at a time.

Evidence of Citizenship: This is applied in cases of need to prove citizenship- mostly when one wants to obtain a passport or other official records.

Resumption and Renunciation:

Resumption is to those former citizens who want to re-acquire their Australian citizenship.

Renunciation applies to the person who is voluntarily renouncing their citizenship, usually to fulfill the legal needs of another nation.

New Citizenship Application Fees (Effective 1 July 2025)

Here’s a quick comparison of the old and new fees:

Application Type	Fee Until 30 June 2025	Fee From 1 July 2025
Citizenship by Conferral (General Eligibility)	$560	$575
Citizenship by Conferral (No Test Required)	$345	$350
Citizenship by Descent (Single)	$360	$370
Citizenship by Descent (First Child, Siblings Together)	$360	$370
Citizenship by Descent (Second/Subsequent Siblings)	$150	$150 (unchanged)
Evidence of Australian Citizenship	$275	$280
Resumption of Citizenship	$240	$245
Renunciation of Citizenship	$300	$310
Conferral (Concessional, General Eligibility)	$80	$80 (unchanged)
Conferral (Concessional, No Test)	$40	$40 (unchanged)
Conferral (Concessional, Previously Passed Test)	$40	$40 (unchanged)

Why Are Fees Increasing?

The new charges are based on annual CPI indexation which enables the government to keep the actual cost of application charges in line with the increasing costs of operations. It is a common practice. The final increase became effective in July 2024. Certain concessional fees may not change because of rounding conventions or exceptions to certain classes of applicants, including pensioners or humanitarian visa holders.

Plan Smart: Apply Early if You’re Eligible

As long as you applied prior to 1 July 2025, you will pay the older, lower fee- even when you are processed after that date. This may save you as much as 15 dollars per applicant in certain categories.

Therefore, in case you are eligible and willing to apply, it can be a good financial decision to do it before the end of the month.

Where to Find More Information

For the best and most accurate information, consult the official immigration and citizenship site of the Australian Government or consult a registered migration agent such as AHC Lawyers, in case there are any complications to your case.

Final Thoughts

The price hikes are small yet significant to take notice of- especially in case you are applying as an individual or on behalf of many family members. Some foresight can save you the extra expenses and guarantee that your application is filed promptly.

Be it a conferral application, descent application, or a reinstatement of citizenship application, knowing about these changes is the initial step towards a well-managed and smooth application process.