Planning to Apply for Citizenship? Expect Fee Changes from July 2025

Australian citizenship application fees are increasing from July 1, 2025, due to the Australian Citizenship Amendment (Indexation of Fees) Regulations 2025. These changes reflect adjustments to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Here are the key changes:

– Citizenship by Conferral: The fee for general eligibility will increase from $560 to $575. Concession fees will rise from $80 to an unspecified amount, but applicants with a Pensioner Concession Card may be eligible.

– Citizenship by Descent: Fees will increase from $360 to $370 for single applications or first siblings. Second and subsequent siblings applying together will still pay $150 each.

– Citizenship through Adoption: Fees will rise from $360 to $370 for single applications or first siblings, with $150 for each additional sibling.

– Evidence of Australian Citizenship: The fee will increase from $275 to $280 ¹.

Fee Exemptions: Certain individuals may be eligible for fee exemptions, including:

– Children 15 years or younger applying with a parent

– British or Maltese former child migrants who came to Australia without their parents under the Commonwealth Child Migration Scheme

Planning Your Application: If you're considering applying for Australian citizenship, it's essential to lodge your application before June 30, 2025, to take advantage of the current fee structure.