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Permanent residents and Australian Citizenship are two different things. Get to know the key differences here as well as the privileges and responsibilities of being an Australian citizen. The term Australian permanent resident refers to someone who holds a permanent visa but is not a citizen. Permanent residents can work, study, and live in Australia without restriction. They have most of the rights and entitlements of citizens, but there are some differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS<\/th>AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN<\/th>AUSTRALIAN PERMANENT RESIDENT<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Traveling<\/strong><\/td>A citizen has an automatic right of entry to Australia.   <\/td>If a permanent resident chooses to travel internationally they need to ensure they have a permanent visa with a valid travel authority if they wish to return to Australia as a permanent resident.<\/td><\/tr>
Voting<\/strong><\/td>A citizen can vote in Australian government elections.   <\/td>In most cases, permanent residents can\u2019t vote in Australian government elections. However, if a permanent resident was enrolled to vote (as a British subject) prior to 1984, they may remain eligible to vote.<\/td><\/tr>
Government services and benefits<\/strong><\/td>Eligibility for government services and benefits depends on the rules set by the relevant government agency responsible for the service or benefit.   <\/td>Eligibility for government services and benefits depends on the rules set by the relevant government agency responsible for the service or benefit.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Getting an Australian citizenship<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are various ways in which you can become an Australian citizen. In order to apply, you must meet our criteria. The methods of application are chiefly by conferral and descent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming eligible for Australian Citizenship (by conferral)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It is intended for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Australian citizens aged 18-59 who are permanently resident in Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Children between 16 and 17 years old<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • If the applicant is 15 years old or younger, applying with a parent or guardian<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Migrants under the Commonwealth Child Migration Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Citizens of New Zealand who qualify<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Australian citizens’ partners or spouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Humanitarian migrants or refugees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    A person 60 years old or older<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    It is for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • A permanent resident who is 60 years of age or older<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Migrants under the Commonwealth Child Migration Scheme<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Citizens of New Zealand who are eligible<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Australian citizens’ partners or spouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Humanitarian migrants or refugees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Becoming eligible for Australian citizenship (by descent)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n