Migrant to Australia

Do you want to live and work in Australia? Getting a job in Australia is easy. There are currently over 100,000 skilled jobs advertised in Australia. Employment opportunity in Australia has never been better.

Workers
There are a number of visa options available for people who want to migrate permanently to Australia and who have the required skills and qualifications.Click Here For Apply

Business People

For people to come to Australia for a business-related visit. Also for people to establish, manage or develop a new or existing business, or invest in Australia.Click Here For Apply

Family Members

There are a number of migration options for fiance(e)s, partners, children, parents and other family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.Click Here For Apply

Refugee or Humanitarian Entrants

Information for people seeking assistance under the refugee and humanitarian programme.Click Here For Apply

Returning Residents

Visa options for current or former Australian permanent residents, or former Australian citizens to re-enter Australia.

How do I become an Australian citizen?

That depends on your circumstances. Please check the links below and find the situation that best describes you.

What is dual citizenship?

It is the result of the interaction of the laws of two countries. People can become dual citizens automatically, or after successfully applying for the citizenship of another country.

Examples of ways in which people can become dual citizens automatically are:

• a child born in Australia who is an Australian citizen at birth and is automatically a citizen of the country of birth, or citizenship, of a parent or grand-parent
  or
• an Australian citizen who automatically becomes the citizen of another country through marriage.

Examples of circumstances in which people apply for another citizenship are:

• Australians who apply for the citizenship of another country because a parent or grand-parent was born in, or is a citizen of, that country
  or
• Australians living and working overseas, for work or family or other reasons, who apply for the citizenship of the country in which they are living
  or
• permanent residents of Australia who apply for Australian citizenship and are citizens of countries which allow dual citizenship.

Can I become a citizen of another country without losing my Australian citizenship?

Yes, provided the other citizenship is acquired after 4 April 2002.

Prior to 4 April 2002, Section 17 of the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 provided that adult Australians who did "any act or thing- the sole or dominant purpose of which, and the effect of which, is to acquire the nationality or citizenship of a foreign country shall upon acquisition cease to be an Australian citizen".

Any children under 18 also lost their citizenship, unless their other parent was an Australian citizen.Section 17 did not apply to those who acquired another citizenship automatically or simply obtained a passport of a country of which they were already a citizen.Further information on dual citizenship, Australian passports and consular assistance is available from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Registration

All Australians travelling overseas, whether for tourism or business or for short or long stays, are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade before travel. This includes dual nationals travelling to the country of their other nationality. Australians can register online at www.smartraveller.gov.au or in person at any Australian embassy, high commission or consulate.

The registration information provided by you will help us find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency. It may also be used to pass other information to you such as updated travel advisories, notice of elections and information on other matters relevant to travellers and expatriates.Click Here For Apply