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Test format
How many questions? 20 multiple-choice questions.
How much time? 45 minutes.
What is the overall pass mark? At least 15/20.
What is the Australian Values requirement? All 5 Values questions must be correct.
Study material
What should I study? Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond is the official resource booklet and Home Affairs says all test questions are based on it.
Is the test in English? Yes. Home Affairs says the test is conducted in English only, although the resource booklet is available in a range of community languages.
Are there official audio resources? Yes. Home Affairs provides the Our Common Bond podcast.
Practice
Are official sample questions identical to the real test? No. Home Affairs says the sample test is designed to look and feel like the official test, but the questions will be different on the day.
Should I use timed practice? Yes, once you understand the material. A realistic simulation uses 20 questions and 45 minutes.
How should I review mistakes? Return to the relevant Our Common Bond section and understand why the correct answer fits the official material.
Appointments and preparation
Who usually sits the test? Home Affairs says most applicants for citizenship by conferral aged 18 to 59 will have an appointment to sit the test; others may only have an interview.
What should I bring? Follow your appointment instructions. Home Affairs advises bringing a photo identity document to the interview or appointment.
What if I am not ready? Continue studying the official material and follow Home Affairs instructions about your appointment.
Official links
Citizenship test — Home Affairs
Prepare for the citizenship test — Home Affairs
Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond
Put the guide into practice
Take a 20-question, 45-minute simulation and track the 15/20 overall requirement and 5/5 Australian Values requirement separately.
Start Free Test →Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the Australian citizenship test?
20 multiple-choice questions.
How long do you get?
45 minutes.
What score do you need?
At least 15 out of 20 overall and all 5 Australian Values questions correct.
What is the official study resource?
Australian Citizenship: Our Common Bond.
Are sample questions the same as the real test?
No. Home Affairs says the sample questions will be different from those on the day.
Is the test conducted in English?
Yes.