How many days do I need for citizenship?

You need to have been in Australia on a valid visa for at least 4 years, with at least 12 months as a permanent resident. You can't have been outside Australia for more than 12 months in total during the 4 years.

Does this calculator work for citizenship?

This gives a simple day count. For citizenship, use the official Department of Home Affairs Residence Calculator which factors in visa types and absence periods.

Do partial days count?

Generally yes - the day you arrive and the day you leave both count as days in Australia for most calculations.

Residence Days Calculator

Count days in Australia for visa or citizenship planning

Enter your arrival and departure dates to see how many days you've been in Australia. Useful for visa conditions or citizenship residence requirements. For official citizenship calculations use the Department of Home Affairs tool.

Dates

When did you arrive and when did you leave (or until today)?

Arrival date

Use today as end date

Total days in Australia

From arrival until today

366 days

From 30/03/2025 to 30/03/2026

How to Use This Calculator

1Enter your arrival date in Australia
2Choose whether to count until today or a specific end date
3See your total days in Australia

Why Count Days in Australia?

Several visa and citizenship requirements depend on how many days you've spent in Australia. This calculator gives a quick count between dates.

For citizenship, you need to have lived in Australia on a valid visa for 4 years, including 12 months as a permanent resident. You also need to have been in Australia for at least 8 months of each qualifying year.

Common Day Requirements

Citizenship residence: 4 years in Australia including 12 months as a permanent resident. Not more than 12 months outside Australia in total.
183-day tax test: One factor in determining tax residency - being in Australia for more than half the year.
Visa conditions: Some visas limit how long you can stay or require minimum stays between entries.
Permanent residence: Some visas require 2 years in Australia in a specific occupation or location.

Tracking Your Time in Australia

•Keep your travel records - passport stamps, boarding passes and flight records
•The Department of Home Affairs can provide your travel history
•Days you spend overseas may still count in some calculations if you had a valid visa
•For citizenship, use the official Home Affairs calculator for the accurate count

Frequently Asked Questions

Official Sources

Estimates only. Not financial or tax advice. Full disclaimer for your rights and our limitations of liability.

Rates and thresholds last updated for the 2024–25 financial year.

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