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Apply for Australian Citizenship in Perth with Experienced Migration Lawyers
Becoming an Australian citizen is an important legal milestone that confirms your full membership in the Australian community. Our Perth citizenship lawyers provide clear, practical guidance throughout the citizenship application process, ensuring you meet all eligibility requirements and submit a complete, accurate application. We assist with eligibility assessments, document preparation, and complex citizenship matters to help improve your chances of approval.
Ranked Best Lawyers
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Australian citizenship is the legal status that grants individuals full rights and responsibilities as members of Australia. It allows you to live in Australia permanently without visa conditions, vote in federal and state elections, apply for an Australian passport, and access certain government benefits. Citizenship also represents a formal commitment to Australian laws, values, and community participation.
There are no hidden costs for our services. Our fees are clearly set out in a fee agreement.
From the first same-day response to the granting of your Australian visa, you’ll have direct access to a lawyer.
Our experienced lawyers will give you regular updates and clear explanations of visa pathways.
We offer a client satisfaction guarantee in relation to our visa application services.
3 - 6 months installment options available on some visa types.
At your initial consultation, you'll meet directly with one of our migration lawyers. They will explain our services, discuss your options, and guide you through the entire process. You'll also receive a fixed, upfront fee for ongoing services. Having a clear understanding of your options and a structured plan is essential when pursuing a visa, permanent residency, or citizenship.
We offer a range of flexible payment options. In addition to our friendly, compassionate in-person support in Perth, we also provide online appointments for your convenience.
Level 12/26 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Call us on 1300 150 745
Monday – Friday: 9am – 6pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9am – 1pm
Undercover parking at Wilson Parking (4 min walk)
Bank transfer, credit card (Mastercard, VISA, or AMEX), 3-6 monthly instalments available in some cases
We assist individuals and couples with partner visa applications, ensuring relationship evidence is properly prepared and presented.
Partner Visa
We provide sensitive, professional legal support for individuals seeking protection in Australia.
Protection Visa
Our team supports employers and employees with sponsorship obligations and visa requirements.
Employer-Sponsored Visa
We advise on skilled migration pathways, including points-tested and state-nominated visas.
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We represent clients in Administrative Review Tribunal matters, providing strategic submissions and advocacy.
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We provide legal advice and representation for individuals seeking to challenge a visa refusal.
Visa Refusal Appeal
Family visa pathways allow eligible individuals to reunite with relatives in Australia, subject to eligibility criteria.
Family Visa
Our lawyers advise on parent visa pathways, including contributory and non-contributory options.
Parent Visa
We assist with preparing and managing judicial review applications where a legal error may have occurred.
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We provide urgent legal advice and representation for individuals facing visa cancellation issues.
Visa Cancellation
We assist with visitor visa applications, including cases involving complex travel histories or previous refusals.
Visitor Visa
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for Partner visas for genuine and continuing spousal relationships
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Our legal expertise in migration law extends far beyond assisting clients in Australia's capital cities. We provide comprehensive support to individuals, families, and businesses in many locations across the country.
Government citizenship application fees
As at 1 July 2026, indicative fees are $595 for a citizenship by conferral application (Form 1300T), with a concession fee of $85 available in eligible circumstances and no fee for a child aged 15 or under included on a parent's application; $380 plus $160 per additional sibling applying concurrently for citizenship by descent (Form 118); $255 for resuming citizenship (Form 132); and $290 for evidence of citizenship (Form 119).
Legal and professional service fees
Legal costs depend on the complexity of your application and whether there are issues such as residency concerns or prior visa complications.
Additional document preparation costs
These may include police certificates, document translations, identity verification, and travel history records.
Typical processing times for citizenship applications
Citizenship processing time varies depending on case complexity, but generally ranges from several months to over a year.
Factors affecting processing delays
Delays may occur due to incomplete applications, additional document requests, identity verification checks, or character assessments.
We provide clear, structured guidance throughout the citizenship process, from eligibility assessment through to final approval. Our approach focuses on accuracy, compliance, and careful preparation to minimise delays and reduce the risk of refusal.
Our Perth office brings nationally recognised immigration law expertise directly to Perth and Western Australia clients. Every award listed below was earned through independent assessment, including peer review, client feedback, and workplace audits. When you work with our immigration lawyers in Perth, you are working with a firm whose quality has been verified from the outside.
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Australian Migration Lawyers is ranked in the 2027 Best Law Firms - Australia edition by Best Lawyers. Firm rankings are determined through client feedback, peer nominations, and overall market reputation. Inclusion confirms the firm delivers top-tier legal services in immigration law at a national level.
Perry Q. Wood is recognised in the 2027 Best Lawyers in Australia™ edition for Immigration Law. This ranking is awarded exclusively through confidential peer review by senior lawyers in the same practice area. It is the leading global legal directory benchmark.
Perry Q. Wood is ranked as a Leading Immigration Lawyer in Victoria in Doyle's Guide 2026. Four consecutive years of inclusion in Doyle's Guide establishes a verified, long-term record of excellence and peer recognition in Australian immigration law.
The government costs vary for each visa type, and you also need to factor in the cost of living while you await the outcome of your visa application. Consulting a reliable Perth immigration lawyer can clarify details relating to specific visas and guide you on professional fees, Department of Home Affairs fees and other associated costs.
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Perth's history of migration dates back to the early 19th century, when the Swan River Colony was established in 1829 as a free settlement, attracting British settlers to Western Australia's coastline. The discovery of gold in the 1890s transformed Perth almost overnight, drawing migrants from across Australia, Britain, and beyond, and cementing the city's role as the commercial heart of the west. Read More
The post-World War II era brought significant waves of migrants from Italy, Greece, and other parts of Southern and Eastern Europe, with Fremantle serving as the first point of arrival for many migrant ships. Today, Western Australia has the highest proportion of overseas-born residents of any Australian state, with approximately one in three Perth residents born overseas. This diversity continues to grow, shaped by skilled migration, humanitarian entrants, and international students from across Asia, the subcontinent, and the Pacific. Read Less
Perth's history of migration dates back to the early 19th century, when the Swan River Colony was established in 1829 as a free settlement, attracting British settlers to Western Australia's coastline. The discovery of gold in the 1890s transformed Perth almost overnight, drawing migrants from across Australia, Britain, and beyond, and cementing the city's role as the commercial heart of the west.
The post-World War II era brought significant waves of migrants from Italy, Greece, and other parts of Southern and Eastern Europe, with Fremantle serving as the first point of arrival for many migrant ships. Today, Western Australia has the highest proportion of overseas-born residents of any Australian state, with approximately one in three Perth residents born overseas. This diversity continues to grow, shaped by skilled migration, humanitarian entrants, and international students from across Asia, the subcontinent, and the Pacific.
Perry Q Wood is Immediate Past President of the Australian Institute of Administrative Law and one of Australia’s leading administrative, immigration and human rights lawyers.
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