The Australian citizenship test at a glance
- Questions
- 20 multiple choice
- Time
- 45 minutes
- Pass mark
- 75%, and all 5 values questions correct
- Study book
- Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond
- Where
- At your citizenship appointment
Rules and fees can change. Always check Home Affairs: Citizenship test before you book.
Who needs to take it?
Most applicants aged 18 to 59 applying for citizenship by conferral.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Apply for citizenship
Apply online. You'll be invited to an appointment to sit the test.
- 2
Study Our Common Bond
Pay special attention to the Australian values section: you must get every values question right.
- 3
Attend your appointment
Bring your original identity documents. You take the test on a computer.
- 4
Make the pledge
Once approved, you make the Australian Citizenship Pledge at a ceremony.
🎒 On the day
- ✓Bring the original documents listed in your appointment letter
- ✓Arrive on time
- ✓You can't use notes or a phone
💡 Tips to pass
- ✓Treat the values chapter as a must-know
- ✓Learn the three levels of government and what each does
- ✓Take mock tests until you pass with room to spare
Your 14-day study plan
A simple plan for the Australian citizenship test. Print it and tick off each day.
- 1Part 1: Australian values
- Study Part 1: Australian values
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 2Part 1: Australian values
- Study Part 1: Australian values
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 3Part 1: Australian values
- Study Part 1: Australian values
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 4Part 3: Australia's history
- Study Part 3: Australia's history
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 5Part 3: Australia's history
- Study Part 3: Australia's history
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 6Part 3: Australia's history
- Study Part 3: Australia's history
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 7Part 2: Government and the law in Australia
- Study Part 2: Government and the law in Australia
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 8Part 2: Government and the law in Australia
- Study Part 2: Government and the law in Australia
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 9Part 2: Government and the law in Australia
- Study Part 2: Government and the law in Australia
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 10Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 11Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 12Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 13Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 14Final mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Pass with room to spare? You're ready to book
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. You must also answer all five Australian values questions correctly.
