As of 1 July 2023, significant changes are set to impact Australian citizenship application fees, reflecting processing costs and annual CPI adjustments. With new concession fees for Pensioner Concession Card holders and distinct fees for varied application types, it's crucial to understand the implications for both online and paper applications.

Explore the details on fee exemptions, concessions, and a 'top-up' payment option to navigate the evolving landscape of citizenship costs effectively.

• New citizenship application fees will apply from 1 July 2023
• Fees are increasing to reflect processing costs and will be indexed annually based on CPI
• New concession fees for Pensioner Concession Card holders
• No changes to eligibility for fee exemptions
• Different fees for different types of citizenship applications
• Fee concessions available for certain applicants, while exemptions available for others
• Online applications must pay new fees regardless of start date
• ImmiAccount systems maintenance may affect online applications
• Paper applications must be received with correct fee or will be returned
• 'Top-up' payment available for pre-paid lower fees to avoid return of application