Calculate whether you meet the residency requirements for Australian citizenship
To be eligible for Australian citizenship by conferral, you must have been in Australia for at least 4 years immediately before applying, including at least 1 year as a permanent resident. You must not have been absent from Australia for more than 1 year in total during those 4 years. Use this tool to track your qualifying days.
Last updated: March 2026
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You need to count all days you were physically present in Australia during the 4 years immediately before your application date, including at least 365 days as a permanent resident. Days of travel (arrival and departure) count as days in Australia.
You need at least 1,461 days (4 years) in Australia in the 4 years before applying, with at least 365 of those days as a permanent resident, and no more than 365 days total absence during that period.
Yes, time spent in Australia on a temporary visa counts towards the 4-year presence requirement. However, only time as a permanent resident counts towards the 1-year PR requirement.
You can be absent from Australia for up to 365 days in total during the 4-year period. If your total absences exceed 365 days, you will not meet the residency requirement, regardless of how long you have been in Australia overall.