Is my child an Australian citizen if born in Australia?
Is my child an Australian citizen if born in Australia?
Where one or both parents are Australian citizens or a permanent residents, the child automatically acquires Australian citizenship. As soon as the baby is born, the parents may apply for an Australian passport in respect of the child.
How can I get Australian citizenship by birth?
You will need to provide:
- full birth certificate including the parents’ names.
- passport or travel document, if available.
- proof of change of name, if applicable.
- a passport-sized photograph.
- identity declaration signed by an Australian citizen with the correct authority.
Can a baby be born in Australia if neither parent is a citizen?
If your baby is born in Australia and neither parent is an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, your baby will generally automatically acquire the visa of either parent dependent on whichever visa is more “beneficial”.
Can You Bring your partner or family over to Australia?
You might want to bring your partner or family over to join you temporarily or permanently in Australia. How you do this will depend on whether you are a visa holder or not, and if you are visa holder, which visa you have. Find the right visa based on their intention. Explore visa options for joining your partner or family
How long do you have to be in Australia to be a resident?
Who is an Australian Resident? A resident or permanent resident is given the responsibility to maintain their resident status by not being out of Australia for long periods of time. Three years out of five years is okay, but a period longer than that is not regarded as acceptable.
Can a resident of Australia travel in and out of Australia?
• An Australian citizen can get in and out of the country freely. A resident needs to obtain the Resident Return Visa if he or she wishes to travel in and out of Australia after his initial five-year permanent residency visa expires.