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Form 1300t: Application for Australian citizenship — general eligibility
Form 1300t is the Application for Australian citizenship – general eligibility. It is used when you want to become an Australian citizen and need to provide personal, identity and background information. The form is a paper version that can be lodged through ImmiAccount.
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Form Overview
Home Affairs Form 1300t - Application for Australian citizenship — general eligibility
Form 1300t is the Application for Australian citizenship – general eligibility. It is used when you want to become an Australian citizen and need to provide personal, identity and background information. The form is a paper version that can be lodged through ImmiAccount.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Missing translator details or certified copies will hold up your application.
- 2Failing to include NAATI‑accredited translator details for non‑English documents
- 3Submitting uncertified copies instead of certified copies
- 4Not signing Part H when you want a representative to act for you
- 5Neglecting to notify the Department of planned overseas travel
Plain English
This form lets you tell the Department of Home Affairs who you are, whether you meet the citizenship rules, and how you want to attend the citizenship ceremony. You’ll need to attach identity documents, any name‑change proof, translations and, if required, penal clearance certificates. You also choose a pledge, nominate a representative if you like, and pay the application fee online.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit the form when you have gathered all required documents and are ready to apply for citizenship. You must also notify the Department of any planned overseas travel while the application is being processed.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- You are applying for Australian citizenship under the general eligibility pathway.
- You prefer to lodge a paper application rather than using the online ImmiAccount service.
- You need to provide personal, identity and background information, including any required translations and penal clearance certificates.
- You are not applying under a special category (e.g., New Zealand SCV) that uses a different form.
- You have no fee‑concession claim that would require form 1298i instead.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Applying online instead of paper
Faster processing and automatic payment capture
✓ Verify you meet online eligibility at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship
ImmiAccount online citizenship application
Requesting a fee concession or exemption
Concession evidence must be attached to the citizenship form
✓ Confirm eligibility on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/fee-concessions before using 1300t
Form 1298i (Citizenship application fees)
Providing a New Zealand overseas penal clearance yourself
Applicant‑provided NZ clearance is rejected
✓ Do not attach any NZ penal clearance certificate
Not applicable – Department will request NZ clearance
Deadline or filing window
There is no fixed filing deadline, but you must submit before the citizenship test appointment and inform the Department of any overseas travel during processing.
Before you submit
- 1Confirm you meet the general eligibility criteria (residence, character, etc.).
- 2Gather original documents and attach certified copies (unless original required).
- 3Provide English translations for any non‑English documents, with full NAATI‑accredited translator details.
- 4Obtain overseas penal clearance certificates for any country other than New Zealand where you stayed 90+ days.
- 5Indicate any fee concession or exemption in Part K and attach supporting evidence.
- 6Pre‑pay the application fee electronically via My Payments in ImmiAccount.
- 7Complete Part J (proposed overseas travel) and Part L (declaration) accurately.
- 8Sign the form and keep a complete copy for your records.
- 9Mail the completed form and attachments as directed on page 27.
How to file this form
- 1Check online eligibility and decide to use the paper form.
- 2Collect all required documents, certify copies, and arrange NAATI‑accredited translations.
- 3Pre‑pay the citizenship fee through the ‘My Payments’ section of ImmiAccount.
- 4Fill out the form, including Part J (travel), Part K (payment), and Part L (declaration).
- 5Attach all supporting documents, translator details and any fee‑concession evidence.
- 6Post the application to the Department of Home Affairs as instructed on page 27.
- 7Retain a full set of the submitted paperwork for your records.
Known limitations
- 1The Department does not accept penal clearance certificates for New Zealand supplied by the applicant.
- 2Translations must be done by a NAATI‑accredited translator in Australia; overseas translators need not be NAATI accredited but still require full details.
- 3Only certified copies are accepted unless the form explicitly asks for the original document.
- 4Photo ID must be an original document at the citizenship test – certified copies or electronic images are rejected.
- 5Application fees are generally non‑refundable, even if the application is later refused.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
3 items
Your name exactly as shown in your passport.
Your date of birth (DD/MM/YYYY).
Passport number, country of issue, and expiry date.
Contact
1 items
Current residential address, postal address, email, and phone number.
Request
1 items
The visa, citizenship, or sponsorship request this form relates to.
Evidence
1 items
Certified copies of identity and other documents required for the request.
Declaration
1 items
Declare that the information is true and correct, then sign and date.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form 1300t (Design date 03/26/2026) is the current paper version for a general‑eligibility Australian citizenship application.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Confirm you have the latest design (03/26) – page numbers and layout may differ from older versions.
- Check the fee‑concession website link for any updates before completing Part K.
- Verify the list of authorised certifiers on page 10 (not reproduced here).
- Ensure translator details include full name, address, phone and qualifications as required on page 3.
- Confirm you have pre‑paid the application fee via My Payments in ImmiAccount as instructed on page 7.
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm number 1300t and title “Application for Australian citizenshipGeneral eligibility” confirmed on page 1.
- SRCOnline lodgement preferred; link to check eligibility providedwww.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship.
- SRCRequirement for English translations and NAATI‑accredited translator details confirmed on page 3.
- SRCCertified copies required unless original specified; list of certifiers on page 10not reproduced here.
- SRCNZ penal clearance not required from applicant; Department will request itpage 5.
- SRCFee‑concession check URL confirmedimmi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/become-a-citizen/permanent-resident/fee-concessions-or-exemptions – page 6.
- SRCPayment method via My Payments in ImmiAccount described on page 7.
- SRCPhoto ID must be original at test appointmentpage 8.
- SRCExact mailing address for the paper formnot confirmed in official source.
Common confusion points
Assuming the paper form is the same as the online version – they have different submission methods.
Forgetting to pre‑pay the fee via ImmiAccount before posting the form.
Submitting a New Zealand penal clearance certificate – the Department will request this itself.
Providing only certified copies of documents that the form specifically requires originals.
Omitting translator details or using a non‑NAATI translator for Australian‑based translations.
Not notifying the Department of planned overseas travel in Part J.
Bringing a photocopy of a photo ID to the test appointment instead of the original.
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