• Dual Citizenship for Germans in Australia (Deutscher & Australischer Reisepass)
• Dual Citizenship for Austrians in Australia (Österreichischer & Australischer Reisepass)
• Re-Naturalization of former German or Austrian citizens who wish to reactivate their former citizenship in addition to their existing Australian citizenship
• Review of German Pension issues for permanent residents in Australia (i.e. with Deutsche Rentenversicherung)

• Rights and Benefits of an Australian Citizenship
• Requirements
• Australian Citizenship Test

If you are considering becoming an Australian Citizen you have to fulfill some requirements and pass the Australian Citizenship Test. We offer an individual service which is specifically designed to steer you through the process so that you will have your Australian citizenship granted as soon as possible.

• The unrestricted right to work and live in Australia
• The unrestricted right to travel to Australia
• The right to an Australian Passport
• The right to claim diplomatic protection while outside Australia and
• The right to enrol to vote at local, state and federal elections

After the citizenship application is approved, there is usually a ceremony to celebrate the applicant’s acceptance by the Australian community. During this ceremony, Australian Citizenship is awarded.

Australian Citizenship Test
Since October 2007 everybody applying for Australian citizenship must pass the Australian Citizenship Test. The test is specifically designed to test an applicant’s knowledge and familiarity with Australian principles, the English language and national and historical background.

Every applicant has to answer 20 multiple choice questions selected from a total of 200 questions that are selected randomly from a pre-prepared list by the Australian Government. There are three compulsory questions which must be answered correctly to pass. Additionally, each applicant has to reach a minimum score of 60% to pass the test.
In early 2008 the Government announced that almost a quarter of those who took the test failed .