Australian CitizenshipTest FAQs

The Australian citizenship test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. You have 45 minutes to complete the computer-based test.

You are given 45 minutes to complete the Australian citizenship test. The test is taken on a computer at an approved test centre.

Yes. The actual citizenship test administered at the test centre is conducted in English. Official study resources such as the Our Common Bond booklet may be available in community languages, but the test itself is in English.

The test covers Australia's democratic beliefs, laws and government, Australian values, national symbols, history, geography, and the responsibilities and privileges of Australian citizenship. The questions are based on the official Our Common Bond resource.

You need to achieve an overall score of at least 75% to pass the test. With 20 questions, this means answering at least 15 questions correctly.

The Australian citizenship test includes 5 questions specifically assessing Australian values.

Yes. You must answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly. Getting even one Australian values question wrong means you do not pass the test, even if your overall score is 75% or higher.

Australian values questions assess your understanding of fundamental Australian values, including respect for the freedom and dignity of individuals, equality, the rule of law, parliamentary democracy, and peaceful participation in Australian society.

A score of 15 out of 20 meets the 75% overall passing requirement. However, you must also answer all 5 Australian values questions correctly. A total score of 15/20 alone does not guarantee a pass.

The citizenship test is conducted at an approved Department of Home Affairs test centre. Your appointment information will provide the location and details you need for your test.

Bring your appointment or booking confirmation and the original photo identification documents required for your appointment, such as the passport or other identification specified by the Department.

After your citizenship application is processed to the stage where a test is required, the Department of Home Affairs will provide information about your test appointment. Follow the instructions in your appointment notice to arrange your test.

If you need to change your appointment, follow the instructions provided by the Department of Home Affairs in your appointment notice. Availability for alternative appointments can depend on your location and available test-centre times.

Your test result is generally displayed on the computer screen when you finish the test, allowing you to know whether you have passed the test at the end of your appointment.

Failing the citizenship test does not automatically end your citizenship application. You may be given another opportunity to sit the test. Follow the instructions provided by the Department of Home Affairs after your unsuccessful attempt.

Yes. If you do not pass the test, you can generally take the test again. Retesting is part of the citizenship application process and does not require you to submit an entirely new citizenship application.

You do not normally pay a separate citizenship application fee simply because you need to retake the test. Your original citizenship application remains the basis for the testing process.

You cannot simply retake the citizenship test immediately on the same day after an unsuccessful attempt. You will need to follow the Department of Home Affairs process for arranging another test appointment.

The Department of Home Affairs may provide further test opportunities if you do not pass. The exact circumstances can depend on your application and the instructions provided by the Department, so always follow the requirements in your official correspondence.

The best place to start is the official Our Common Bond resource. Study the material carefully and then reinforce your knowledge with practice questions and timed mock tests. Pay particular attention to Australian values because all 5 values questions must be answered correctly.

The official Our Common Bond resource from the Department of Home Affairs is the primary study resource for the citizenship test. Use it as the foundation of your preparation before completing practice tests.

There is no fixed number of practice tests that guarantees success. A good approach is to continue practising until you can consistently achieve scores comfortably above the 75% requirement while correctly answering all Australian values questions.

Yes. Practice tests can help you become familiar with multiple-choice questions, identify areas where you need more study, improve your timing, and build confidence before the real test.

Review the official study material, identify the topics you frequently get wrong, practise those topics specifically, and take timed mock exams. Do not focus only on reaching 75%—make sure you can consistently answer Australian values questions correctly as well.