Form 1298i · Fees and charges
Citizenship Application Fees
What this official form is for and who lodges it. The form itself is only ever the Department's own document; nothing is completed or submitted here.
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Original factual summaries describing what each official form is for and who lodges it. No form fields, layout or text are reproduced; the official PDF remains the only form.
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Purpose
This is an information sheet, not an application, that sets out the current fees for the various Australian citizenship application forms together with concession and exemption rules and payment methods. It helps applicants identify the correct amount payable before lodging.
Who lodges it
No party lodges this form; it is a reference document read by prospective citizenship applicants and their representatives.
When it is used
Consulted when preparing any Australian citizenship application to determine the applicable fee, eligibility for a concession or exemption, and the accepted method of payment.
Official form
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