Who it applies to
Applicants using the general residence requirement for citizenship by conferral.
Australia Citizenship — final-year absences
The general Australian citizenship residence requirement normally permits no more than 90 days outside Australia during the final twelve months.
Check your own dates: Australia Citizenship — final-year absences calculator →
Summary
- Day rule / reminder
- 90 days • Last 12 months
- Window
- Last 12 months
- What the tool measures
- The recorded-day component
- Official reference
- Australian Home Affairs ↗
The general Australian citizenship residence requirement normally permits no more than 90 days outside Australia during the final twelve months.
The rule
The residence history and total absences over four years must also be checked. The required permanent visa or Special Category visa status is a separate condition. This counter covers only the days outside Australia during the final year.
Counting the days
Departure and return dates do not count; missing trips are not inferred.
- Choose the date through which you want to count, then add your recorded visits.
- Use the counting convention above. Include recorded trips abroad and returns home, so the tool can distinguish separate absences.
- Read the result alongside the conditions. Missing records and other eligibility requirements are not inferred from a total.
Examples
These examples demonstrate the counter's arithmetic, using a count-through date of 30 October 2026. They do not determine legal status or eligibility.
Example 1 — one recorded visit
- to · France
Recorded result: 8 days
Example 2 — overlapping records
- to · France
- to · France
Recorded result: 13 days
Example 3 — two visits with a gap
- to · France
- to · France
Recorded result: 12 days
Exceptions & edge cases
The total days outside Australia over four years and the immigration residence and visa requirements must also be checked.
Use the official reference for the full conditions and any changes since the source review date shown on this page.
Common misconceptions
“A counter result is the same as permission or eligibility.”
The counter measures recorded dates. Your actual permission, status and other conditions remain separate.
“A new calendar year resets this counter.”
This is a rolling window. Dates leave the window as time moves forward.
Frequently asked questions
What does this rule count?
The general Australian citizenship residence requirement normally permits no more than 90 days outside Australia during the final twelve months.
Which counting window does this tool use?
Last 12 months. Departure and return dates do not count; missing trips are not inferred.
What else should I check before relying on the total?
The total days outside Australia over four years and the immigration residence and visa requirements must also be checked.
Where can I read the official requirements?
Read Australian Home Affairs ↗. The source was last reviewed on .
Keep this count with your travel history.
Follow your recorded days and selected reminders in Untild, alongside your other travel counters.
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Source last reviewed: . This is the source review date, not a claim that every legal condition is calculated.
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