Work through the application
- Sign in to your own ImmiAccount and start the current citizenship-by-descent application. Use the child's details as the applicant.
- Complete the questions against the original records. Resolve the responsible-parent and surrogacy consent requirements before signing declarations.
- Attach the evidence requested by the application, including the relevant identity, citizenship, surrogacy and translation records. Follow Form 1195's photo and scan instructions.
- Review names, dates, attachments and declarations. Check the current fee in the government service, then submit and pay there when ready.
- Keep your application copy, acknowledgement, payment receipt and reference in your secure records. Record the reference and next action in this task's notes.
Keep access to your application
Use the official ImmiAccount help for account access and multi-factor authentication. Do not put a password or one-time code in task notes. Completing a task in Kinavoy does not lodge an application.
Forms & resources
Use the current official version. PDF previews are blank government forms. Open a copy in your PDF reader to complete it; answers are not saved to this task.
Online application · Citizenship by descent in ImmiAccount
The main citizenship application is completed and submitted in Home Affairs' own service.
- Use the current citizenship-by-descent application and its document checklist. Kinavoy records your progress; it does not submit or pay for this application.
Your task record
Complete the current application and attach the required evidence in ImmiAccount. Record the submission reference and requests here; never store your ImmiAccount password. Kinavoy does not submit the application.
Task source checked Oct 15, 2026Official references
This is planning guidance, checked on Oct 16, 2026. Follow current authority instructions and case-specific advice; it does not determine eligibility or approval.
Home Affairs — applying online in ImmiAccountHome Affairs — application questions and attachments