Your Citizenship Appointment: What to Expect

Your citizenship test takes place at an appointment that Home Affairs arranges for you. Applicants who do not sit the test may have an interview instead.

Before the appointment

• Home Affairs sends a letter with the date, time and place. You cannot book it yourself.
• Bring an original photo ID, such as an Australian driver licence, a passport or an Australian proof of age card. Certified copies or photos are not accepted.
• Bring a copy of your appointment letter, printed or on your phone.
• Arrange care for children. Children are not permitted in the test centre.

On the day

Arrive 10 minutes early. Staff discuss your citizenship application with you, confirm your identity and take your photo. Then you sit the test on a computer or tablet. Phones, smart watches and smart glasses are not allowed during the test.

If you do not bring photo ID

Without a photo ID your appointment is moved to a later date, so check your documents the day before.

Interview instead of the test

People who were 17 or younger, or 60 or over, when they applied, and people with certain permanent impairments, do not sit the test. They may have an interview so Home Affairs can confirm their identity and ask about their application. Applicants aged 60 or over may bring a support person, and an interpreter can be arranged.