Residence Requirement Advice

Overview

The residence requirement is one of the most complex aspects of Australian citizenship eligibility. You must have been lawfully present in Australia for at least four of the eight years before your application, including at least 12 months as a permanent resident. Absences from Australia must not exceed 12 months in total during the four-year period, and not more than 90 days in the 12 months immediately before applying. I provide precise residence calculations and advise on the best timing for your application.

Key Facts

What I Do

• Calculate your exact days of lawful presence in Australia
• Account for all overseas travel and absences
• Advise on the optimal timing for your citizenship application
• Assess whether discretionary approval may be available if you fall short
• Prepare residence requirement submissions for complex cases

Who Is This For?

• ›Permanent residents planning their citizenship application timing
• ›Applicants who travel frequently and are unsure about their residence days
• ›Applicants who may not meet the strict residence requirement and need discretionary advice

Common questions about

I wrote a free guide covering the 5 most common refusal reasons, your appeal options, and the deadlines you cannot miss. It is the same advice I give clients in their first meeting.