Hiya,

Could someone please explain for us the difference in being a PR and having Citizenship. Also what you have to do to become citizen etc...

Thanks

Jamie & Dawn :biggrin:

 

Lots of the visa's offer instant Permanent Residency Status, to gain citizenship you are required to live in Australia 2 years or 4 years (depending on your arival date) and pass a citizenship test.
When thats done you can then apply for citizenship allowing you an Australian Passport and the right to vote.
Have a look at www.aussietest.com
Cal x

 

I could be wrong so forgive me if I am , But .. if you have permanent residancy, am I right in thinking that you if you decide to go back to your homeland to live for a while, then your Perm Res becomes nul and void ??? Not sure what the time limit is , but I'm sure some knowledgable person will know ?

 

We have just started revising for our citizenship tests that we are having on 20/03/2009.