QueueCheckofficial waits, shared datesAustralian citizenship processing time
Citizenship topic8 months-14 months
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Last checked July 21, 2026.
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11 months
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Updated Jul 21
Official updates over time
Australian citizenship by conferral: 90% of applications receive a decision within about 8 months, and 90% complete the whole journey including the ceremony within about 14 months, per Home Affairs figures current at 30 April 2026
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 7:40 AM
8 months-14 months
Australian citizenship by conferral: Home Affairs publishes percentile processing times for conferral applications, with a separate wait for the citizenship ceremony after approval; check the official page for the current figures
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 7:16 AM
Australian citizenship by conferral: Home Affairs publishes percentile processing times for conferral applications, with a separate wait for the citizenship ceremony after approval; check the official page for the current figures
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