Australian Embassy and Mission to the European Communities
Belgium-Luxembourg
Embassy address: Rue Guimardstraat 6-8, 1040 Brussels - Telephone: +32 (0) 2 286 0500 - Fax: +32 (0) 2 231 07 88

Australian citizenship


For more detailed information on Australian citizenship, please consult: http://www.citizenship.gov.au 

The following citizenship applications may be lodged in the Brussels office:


Citizenship by descent

To be eligible for citizenship by descent you must have been born outside of Australia and be the natural child of an Australian citizen.

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Application for a certificate of Evidence of Australian citizenship

An Australian citizen can apply for a certificate of Australian citizenship if they want documentary evidence of their citizenship. Please consult: www.citizenship.gov.au  to determine your citizenship status.

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Resumption of Australian citizenship

If you previously lost your Australian citizenship you may be eligible to resume citizenship. Requirements for resumption of citizenship are listed on form 132.

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Adopted children overseas

Children adopted outside of Australia by an Australian citizen may apply for grant of citizenship if they are already in possession of a valid permanent residency visa.
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