Depending on your circumstances when you apply for citizenship, there may be a cost.
Find out how to become an Australian citizen and how much it costs on the Department of Home Affairs website.
New Zealand citizens who have been living in Australia for 4 years or more can apply for Australian citizenship.
Find out about New Zealand citizens becoming Australian citizens on the Department of Home Affairs website.
The time it takes to process your application to become a citizen will depend on your circumstances. You can find more information about processing times on the Department of Home Affairs website.
Once you have applied for Australian citizenship, you may get an invitation to attend an interview and sit the citizenship test.
There is no extra cost to complete the citizenship test. If you fail the test, you can sit it again up to 3 times.
Find out more about the citizenship test and interview and how to prepare on the Department of Home Affairs website.