Form 1290 – Application For Australian Citizenship [the other form for other situations] [Update 2024]

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Form 1290

A Guide to Application for Australian Citizenship

 

Whether you're applying for citizenship at 60 years and over, or if you are a 16-year-old or 17-year-old seeking to understand your eligibility, we’re here to assist. Our goal is to provide clear guidance and support tailored to these specific situations, ensuring a smoother application process for everyone involved.

Eligibility

You should use this form if you:

  • Are aged 60 or over and need to show you understand the nature of your application,
  • Have a permanent or enduring physical or mental incapacity that prevents you from sitting the Australian citizenship test, or
  • Experience a permanent loss or substantial impairment of hearing, speech, or sight that makes it impossible for you to sit the Australian citizenship test.

For those in any of these categories, you must:

  • Be a permanent resident,
  • Satisfy the residence requirement, and
  • Be likely to reside in Australia or maintain a close and continuing association with Australia.

If you are 16 or 17 years old:

  • You must be a permanent resident both when applying and when a decision is made.
  • Understand the nature of your application.
  • Have a basic knowledge of English.
  • Demonstrate an adequate understanding of the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship at the time of decision.

For those under 16 years of age:

  • You must also be a permanent resident when applying and when a decision is made.
  • Live with a responsible parent who is either an Australian citizen or, if not a citizen, a parent who prevents significant hardship or disadvantage.
  • Your responsible parent must sign the application form.

 

Your Experience with Form 1290

Please share your comments with me.
Firstly, provide your feedback on Form 1290. I’d especially like to hear about your experiences if you are 60 years or older. Additionally, if you are dealing with permanent disability or hearing loss, your insights are valuable. Furthermore, if you’re completing this form as a 16-year-old or 17-year-old, please share your thoughts as well. By sharing your experiences, you will help us refine and improve the application process.

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6 Responses

  1. Hi,
    Can we apply for this form for someone has issue with memory and has a medical report from a doctor,
    This form is for citizenship without doing the test?

  2. My daughter is 17 years old and currently she is NZ citizen. She is living in Australia for last 7 years.
    She is now going to apply for her Australian citizenship.
    So which form she will fill out and does she needs to provide police clearance certificate as well.

    Thanks
    Surajit

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