Australian citizenship cost: the fee, the concession and the test
Last updated 23 October 2026
The fee in one line
The fee for a general citizenship application is A$595. If you qualify for the concession, it is A$85. These amounts are on Home Affairs form 1298i and in the Australian Citizenship Regulation 2016, in force from 1 July 2026.
You can read the fee form here: form 1298i.
What the fee covers
The A$595 is the price for the application on form 1300t, general eligibility. It is the application most permanent residents lodge. See how to apply for the steps.
The fee includes the citizenship test. Home Affairs does not charge extra to sit it. You can read more on our guide to how much the citizenship test costs.
The concession
A concession fee of A$85 applies to some people, such as those with a pensioner concession card. Home Affairs sets who qualifies. Check form 1298i to see if you do.
If you pay the concession fee, you apply on paper, not online.
Children
A child under 16 who is on a parent's application pays nothing. The child becomes a citizen when the parent does. The child does not need to go to the ceremony, but is welcome.
If you fail the test
You do not pay again. Home Affairs books another appointment for you at no cost. You can have up to three appointments in all. After three fails the application may be refused. A fail does not affect your permanent visa.
Fees change each 1 July
Home Affairs raises citizenship fees each year on 1 July. The amount you pay is the one in force when you apply. Read the current form before you pay.
One Home Affairs web page still shows an older fee. Use form 1298i and the Regulation, which agree on A$595 and A$85.
What else costs money
The fee form covers the application and the test. Our own practice site is separate. We are independent and are not Home Affairs. You can try our free 20-question mock before you decide to pay for anything.
Home Affairs also runs a free practice test. It is a sample only, and the questions on the day will be different.
Things we do not do
We do not take your application fee. We do not book your test. Home Affairs does both, and it sends you a letter with the details.
Who is not charged
Home Affairs charges a child under 16 nothing when the child is on a parent's form. The test has no separate price for anyone. If you are 60 or over, or in a group that does not sit the test, read form 1298i for the line that fits you. Do not guess from a page that gives a different number.
Check before you lodge
Fees and rules can change. Before you submit your form:
- Open form 1298i and find the fee line for your application type.
- Check whether you qualify for the concession.
- Check that you list any children on the form.
- Keep a record of your payment.
Next, look at the requirements so you know you can apply before you pay.
Questions people ask
- How much does an Australian citizenship application cost?
- The fee on form 1298i is A$595 for the general application (form 1300t). The concession fee is A$85.
- Is there a separate fee for the citizenship test?
- No. The application fee includes the test. If you fail, Home Affairs books another appointment at no extra cost.
- Does a child pay a fee?
- A child under 16 included on a parent's form pays nothing. Check form 1298i for the current rule.
- When do the fees change?
- Fees are indexed each 1 July, so check form 1298i before you pay.