What is the timeline for becoming an Australian citizen after applying online for a PR visa (subclass 189)?

Obtaining Australian citizenship after a Subclass 189 PR visa application (online) is a two-stage process:

• PR Visa (8-9 months):  Processing for the PR visa itself typically takes 8-9 months.
• Citizenship Application (1+ years):  You can apply for citizenship one year after becoming a permanent resident. Processing times then vary (45 days to 17 months) depending on the method.

Expect the entire process to take at least 1 year and 45 days, but more realistically between 2 and 2.5 years.

Refer to official Australian government websites for the most up-to-date information on processing times:

• PR visa:  https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/
• Citizenship application:  [Applying for Citizenship Australia]

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