What photo ID should I bring?
Home Affairs asks people attending citizenship appointments to bring a photo identity document. Its examples include:
- an Australian driver licence
- a passport
- an Australian-issued proof of age card.
At the appointment, the Department uses it to confirm your identity.
What ID is not accepted?
Home Affairs says it will not accept certified copies or electronic images of your photo ID. For example, a photo of your licence on your phone. Bring the original document.
Why does the appointment letter matter?
The published guidance above comes from the Home Affairs citizenship interview page. Your own appointment letter is specific to you and may list other documents. If the letter and any general guide (including this one) differ, follow the letter, and contact Home Affairs if anything is unclear.
Checklist for the day
Pack these the night before:
- your appointment letter from Home Affairs
- original photo ID (not a copy or phone photo)
- any other documents your letter lists
- glasses or anything else you normally need to read a screen comfortably.
Also see the full test guide.
Common questions
Can I show a photo of my ID on my phone?
No. For citizenship appointments Home Affairs says it will not accept certified copies or electronic images of photo ID. Bring the original document.
What happens if I forget my photo ID?
Home Affairs says that if you do not bring photo ID, your appointment will be changed to a later date.
Which documents count as photo ID?
Home Affairs gives examples including an Australian driver licence, a passport and an Australian-issued proof of age card. Your appointment letter is the final word on what to bring.
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