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The Ziaee family at home Source: SBS

The process of becoming an Australian citizen is lengthy and expensive, but it isn't the most difficult in the world.


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By Marija Jovanovic

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The process of becoming an Australian citizen is lengthy and expensive, but it isn't the most difficult in the world.


As thousands of migrants get their Australian citizenship and enjoy their first day as official Australians, we look at the road they have had to travel to get there.

 

In Australia, migrants can apply for citizenship after four years.

There's also a test which judges their English capability and knowledge of Australia.

The process can be lengthy and expensive.

 

But there are other places in the world where it is much harder to get citizenship.

 


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