13/01/2026
🇵🇬🇦🇺 Understanding PNG + Australia Dual Citizenship (General Guide)
If you’re a Papua New Guinean (PNG) and want to become a dual citizen of PNG and Australia, here’s a simple overview of how it works 👇
1️⃣ Does PNG allow dual citizenship?
Yes — PNG allows dual citizenship with certain countries, and Australia is one of them. But you must apply for approval from PNG Immigration to hold both.
🔗 Source: Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority of PNG — Dual Citizenship info page.
2️⃣ Does Australia allow dual citizenship?
Yes — Australia permits dual citizenship, so becoming an Australian citizen won’t force you to give up another nationality from Australia’s side.
🔗 Source: Australian immigration/citizenship guidance on dual citizenship.
3️⃣ How you become an Australian citizen
To get Australian citizenship, you generally need to:
• Hold a Permanent Resident (PR) visa,
• Meet residency requirements (usually four years lawful residence including a year as a PR),
• Meet character and English requirements, and
• Pass the Australian citizenship test & attend a ceremony.
🔗 Source: Australian citizenship eligibility requirements.
4️⃣ What PNG expects
Before or when you become an Australian citizen, you need to apply to PNG for permission to hold dual citizenship. Without this approval, PNG may not recognise your dual status.
🔗 Source: PNG dual citizenship regulations and application forms.
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✨ In summary:
✔ PNG and Australia both allow dual citizenship.
✔ You must apply for PNG’s approval to hold both citizenships.
✔ You must meet Australia’s citizenship eligibility rules first.
✔ Once PNG approves, you can hold passports from both countries.
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📌 Check the official sources for forms, fees, and updates:
🇵🇬 PNG Immigration & Citizenship Service Authority — Dual Citizenship pages.
🇦🇺 Department of Home Affairs — Australian citizenship requirements.
