Question 1

What is Form 118 used for?

Accepted Answer

Form 118 is the application for Australian citizenship by descent, for people born outside Australia who acquire citizenship through an Australian citizen parent under the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth) s 16.

Question 2

Who is eligible for citizenship by descent?

Accepted Answer

Generally, a person born outside Australia where at least one parent was an Australian citizen at the time of the person's birth. There may be further requirements tied to the parent's connection to Australia and to registration timeframes.

Question 3

Does my parent need to be a citizen now?

Accepted Answer

No. What matters is that a parent was an Australian citizen at the time of your birth. A parent who has since lost or renounced citizenship can still found a descent claim; a parent who became a citizen only after your birth generally cannot.

Question 4

What is the difference between Form 118 and Form 119?

Accepted Answer

Form 118 claims citizenship by descent. Form 119 applies for evidence of an existing Australian citizenship — a certificate as proof. If you are already a citizen and only need proof, Form 119 is the correct form.

Question 5

Do I need Form 1195 with Form 118?

Accepted Answer

Where you apply online for citizenship by descent, your identity is verified using Form 1195, the Identity declaration, completed by an eligible endorser. It is part of a complete online descent application.

Form 118: Application for Australian citizenship by descent

What is Form 118 used for?