Citizenship by Descent

Assert Your Right to Australian Citizenship by Descent

If you were born overseas but your parent was Australian at the time you were born, you can be eligible for Australian Citizenship by Descent. Under this procedure, you can inherit your parent's citizenship and be granted all the rights and privileges of Australian citizenship — even if you never lived in Australia.

At Apex Immigration Australia, we help you check your eligibility, organise documents and submit a correct and complete application confidently.

Who may apply for Citizenship by Descent?

You can be eligible if:

You were born abroad, and At least one of your biological or adoptive parents was an Australian citizen at the time of your birth. This type of citizenship is not automatic and must be requested and issued by the Department of Home Affairs.

Why Apply

Once approved, you'll receive:

- All rights of citizenship, including the right to work, study, and live in Australia

- An Australian passport

- Right to pass on your citizenship to your children

- Availability of public protection and service

Even if you currently do not live in Australia, acquiring your citizenship opens up tremendous future opportunities — for you, and for your family.

What You'll Need

To apply, you need to submit:

- Proof of your identity (for example, passport, birth certificate)

- Evidence of your parent's Australian citizenship at the time of your birth

- Evidence of the parent-child relationship

- Translations of any non-English documents

- Leave the Complex Issues to Apex Immigration

There are rejected or pending applications due to lacking documents or ambiguous proof of heritage. We help you:

- Check your eligibility in advance

- Collect and verify all the documents needed

- Submit a full application that is DHA-compliant

Follow up on any request or clarification made by the Department Reconnect with Your Australian Heritage Whether claiming on your own, or on behalf of a child, Citizenship by Descent is a valuable connection to your future and heritage.

Contact the team at Apex Immigration Australia today. Let us begin your path to citizenship on the right footing.