With the new Australian Citizenship application fee having increased from $285 in 2016, to the $490 from July 2021, there is a lot of talk on this large increase.
It is worth comparing these costs to similar countries.
UK Citizenship Cost:
It costs £1,330 to apply. You must also pay £19.20 to have your biometric information (fingerprints and a photo) taken. About A$2,470 at todays rates.
USA Citizenship Cost:
$640 filing fee plus an $85 biometric fee for a total of $725. About A$955 at today’s rates.
Canada Citizenship Cost:
It costs CAD$630 for an adult to apply for Canadian Citizenship. About A$675 at today’s rates.
Australia Citizenship Cost:
$490 application fee.