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Australian citizenship test

The Australian citizenship test checks your basic English and what you know about Australia: its people and history, its democratic beliefs, rights and liberties, government and the law, and Australian values. Most applicants aged 18 to 59 must pass it, and every question is based on the official booklet Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.

Free practice for the Australian citizenship test

The test at a glance

  • Questions20, multiple choice, on a computer or tablet
  • Time45 minutes (90 for an Assisted Test)
  • Pass markAt least 15 of 20 (75%)
  • ValuesAll 5 values questions must be correct
  • LanguageEnglish only
  • Who takes itMost applicants aged 18 to 59

What the test covers

Part of Our Common BondExamples
Australia and its peopleAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the First Fleet of 1788, Federation in 1901, states and capitals, flags, symbols, Australia Day and Anzac Day
Democratic beliefs, rights and libertiesThe Rule of Law, freedom of speech, association and religion, a 'fair go', the responsibilities and privileges of citizens
Government and the lawThe Constitution, referendums, the Governor-General, Parliament, the three levels of government, courts and police
Australian valuesEquality of men and women, mutual respect, mateship, English as the national language, loyalty to Australia

The Australian values questions are a separate pass condition: one wrong values answer means you do not pass, even with 15 or more correct overall.

At your test appointment

  • Letter: Home Affairs sends you the date, time and place, usually a departmental office or some Services Australia offices.
  • Bring: an original photo ID, such as a passport or Australian driver licence, and your appointment letter.
  • Rules: no phones or other devices, no notes, and no talking to anyone except the Test Facilitator.
  • Support: the Test Facilitator can read questions aloud or enter answers you give verbally; an Assisted Test gives 90 minutes.

Results and retakes

  • Result: shown on screen when you finish the test.
  • Pass: at least 75% and all 5 values questions right. Processing continues, and if approved you are invited to a ceremony.
  • Not passed: it does not affect your visa, and Home Affairs books another appointment at no extra cost.
  • After 3 appointments without a pass, your application may be refused.

Good to know

  • One official booklet: only the testable section of Our Common Bond is examined. It is free online in English and 40 community languages, but the test is in English.
  • Official practice: Home Affairs also offers a free practice test, a podcast and AMEPOnline citizenship modules, all linked from its prepare page.
  • Our questions: written by FreeExamPath on the four parts of the booklet; about one in five is on Australian values (the real test has 5 in 20).
  • Paid apps: Home Affairs says it does not endorse external courses or paid apps.

Independent practice

FreeExamPath is independent and not affiliated with the Department of Home Affairs or the Australian Government. Our practice questions are our own, written on the themes of Our Common Bond.

Official information

Questions about the Australian citizenship test

How many questions are on the Australian citizenship test?

20 multiple choice questions in 45 minutes, in English.

What is the pass mark?

At least 15 of 20 (75%), and all 5 values questions must be correct.

What happens if I fail?

Home Affairs books another appointment at no extra cost. After 3 appointments without a pass, the application may be refused.

Are FreeExamPath's questions the official ones?

No. They are our own, written on the themes of Our Common Bond. The real test questions are not published.

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