Australian Citizenship Test Pass Mark and Format

How to use the Australian Citizenship Test Format List

1. Scroll to the list at the top of the page. Each item is one rule about the test.
2. Read the statement in bold. This is the rule in short form.
3. Read the short quote under it, if one is shown. Quotes use the official wording.
4. Click the Source link to open the official Home Affairs page for that rule.
5. Check the “(checked 2026-10-26)” date. It shows when we last compared the statement with the official page.
6. Move to the next item and repeat.

The list has no filter or search control. To find a topic quickly, press Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on a Mac) and type a word such as “fee” or “headsets.” If you want to try the pass rule on questions, open the practice test linked under Related tools. Its pass rule matches the official one, but its length is our own and does not match the real test.

Each statement was checked against the page it links to on 2026-10-26. Official pages change, so open the Source link before you act on a date, an amount or an eligibility rule, and follow your own appointment letter if it differs from what is shown here.

What is the pass mark for the Australian citizenship test?

You need a mark of at least 75% overall, and you must answer every Australian values question correctly (checked 2026-10-26). Both conditions apply at the same time, so a high overall score does not make up for a wrong Australian values answer.

Can I fail if I get only one question wrong?

Yes, if that one question is an Australian values question, because every one of them must be answered correctly. If the wrong answer is on another topic, you can still pass as long as your overall mark stays at least 75%.

To work out your result:

1. Check whether the wrong question is an Australian values question. If it is, you do not pass.
2. If it is not, check your overall mark against the 75% minimum.
3. You pass only when both conditions are met.

What topics do the official questions come from?

Home Affairs says all test questions are based on Our Common Bond, and that the questions cover the four topic areas listed above. The testable section is Parts 1 to 4 of the booklet. 330 of the 332 questions in our practice bank follow the same four parts (the other 2 are about the pledge), so the practice test page on this site is a fair way to rehearse the content, but it is our own material.

How the pass rule works in practice

The pass rule has two parts, and both must be met. The table shows how three imaginary results are read under the rule. The scores are examples made up to show the logic, not real results.

This is why the practice test on this site fails a mock when any values question is missed, even with a high overall mark. Home Affairs says: “The test takes 45 minutes and includes 20 computer-based multiple choice questions” (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/citizenship/test-and-interview/learn-about-citizenship-interview-and-test, checked 2026-10-26). Pick 20 questions in the practice test to match that length, and read the Source links in the list above for the current rule.

What happens if you do not pass?

Home Affairs books another appointment at no extra cost, and failing the test does not affect your permanent visa (checked 2026-10-26). There is a limit: after three unsuccessful appointments the application may be refused (checked 2026-10-26). To reschedule an appointment, follow the instructions in your appointment letter. Use the time between appointments to find the topics you missed; the practice test on this site keeps a list of the questions you got wrong so you can go over them again.

Who gets 90 minutes instead of 45?

The standard test takes 45 minutes. Those sitting the Assisted Test have 90 minutes (checked 2026-10-26). Home Affairs says an Assisted Test may be offered to people who asked for help in their application and either completed at least 400 hours of English language tuition under the Adult Migrant English Program or have an impairment that needs extra time.