[kellylia]

Hi all,

I came on a tourist visa in Jan 2018 and applied for a partner visa in March 2018. Got a PR in Jun 2020. I am planning to apply for citizenship in Jan 2022. Would I meet the eligibility criteria (do the tourist and bridging visas count towards the 4 years)?

AFTER applying for citizenship can you be outside Australia for more than 3 months?

It is clear that before applying you can't but it is a bit blurry as to what you can do after the application is submitted.

Thanks in advance,

Kelly

 

[paulhand]

do the tourist and bridging visas count towards the 4 years)?

Yes, they do.

 

[kellylia]

Yes, they do.

Thanks Paul