Australians Abroad

Automatic Citizenship

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to Information for Australians living overseas. Includes information on spouse citizenship and resuming dual citizenship.

www.citizenship.gov.au

Centrelink International Services

Provides information about Centrelink International Services, the area of Centrelink responsible for delivery of social welfare payments to customers who are outside of Australia for 13 weeks or more. Page contains links to related information.

www.centrelink.gov.au

Citizenship Applications

Online service available to people wanting to apply for a grant of Australian citizenship.

www.immi.gov.au

Citizenship by Descent

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on citizenship for children born overseas to an Australian parent.

www.citizenship.gov.au

Exempt Foreign Employment Income

If you are an Australian resident working overseas, this will help you to work out whether or not your income is exempt from income tax in Australia.

www.ato.gov.au

Leaving Australia Permanently

This Centrelink page provides information for people who are living overseas permanently, and who currently receive a payment. Page has links to further detailed information for the various payments.

www.centrelink.gov.au

Obtaining a new adult or child passport while overseas

This page contains information about obtaining a new adult or child's passport while overseas.

www.passports.gov.au

Online Registration for Australian Overseas

All Australians travelling overseas, whether for tourism or business or for short or long stays, are encouraged to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade before travel. The registration information provided by you will help to find you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family emergency.

www.orao.dfat.gov.au