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Australian citizenship test guides

Checked 6 Oct 2026

Short, sourced answers to the questions people ask most about the citizenship test, from the first application to the pledge. Each fact comes from Home Affairs or Our Common Bond, with a link to check it.

In short

The test: 20 questions in English, 45 minutes, at least 15 right and all 5 values questions right. It is based on the free booklet Our Common Bond. Pick the guide that matches where you are.

Before you apply

Citizenship requirementsResidence, character, the test, the fee Who sits the testAges 18 to 59, exemptions, over 60

Preparing for the test

Test format and pass mark20 questions, 45 minutes, the values rule How to prepareA study plan in 6 steps, free resources Our Common Bond explainedThe booklet, PDF, podcast, what is tested Other languagesEnglish only test, help in 40 languages Study guide: the 4 PartsOur Common Bond in plain English Sample questions120 practice questions with answers

The appointment

Your test appointmentWhat to bring, the rules, the result The citizenship interviewWith the test, or instead of it

After the test

After you passDecision, wait times, passport If you do not passYour visa, a free resit, the three-appointment rule Ceremony and pledgeBoth pledges word for word, what to wear Glossary73 hard words from the guide, explained

Practise the format, free

20 questions in 45 minutes, in your browser, no account. Your score, the values check, your score by Part, and every answer explained with its page in Our Common Bond.

Take the full free test: 20 questionsOr start with 5 questions

Every guide lists its sources and the date we read them. Rules can change: your letter and the Home Affairs pages come first.

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Common questions

How does the Australian citizenship test work?

You answer 20 multiple choice questions in English on a computer or tablet, in 45 minutes. You pass with at least 15 of 20 right (75%) and all 5 Australian values questions right. Your result shows on screen when you finish.

Where do the test questions come from?

All questions are based on Parts 1 to 4 of Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond, the free booklet from Home Affairs. Home Affairs does not publish the test questions.

Who has to sit the citizenship test?

Generally, applicants for citizenship by conferral aged 18 to 59 when Home Affairs receives their application. Younger and older applicants, and some people with an incapacity or impairment, may have an interview instead.
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