Australian Citizenship

There are many advantages of having Australian permanent residency, such as the option to become a citizen of Australia. A permanent resident can apply for Australian citizenship after living in Australia only four years and satisfying other criteria (e.g., basic knowledge about Australia, good character, meeting the English language requirement, having a commitment to live in Australia long-term, etc.). The application to become an Australian citizen is filed online and if approved, the immigrant will need to attend a special ceremony to make the Australian Citizenship Pledge and receive the Australian Citizenship Certificate. As a citizen of Australia, you can apply to receive an Australian passport (one of the most powerful passports in the world in terms of the number of countries you can travel to visa-free), you have the privilege to vote in elections, and can receive other benefits.