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Guides and updates
Plain-English guides to the citizenship test, study tips, and news about what's new in the practice app. Our test guides go alongside the official material from the Department of Home Affairs - they don't replace it.
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Study tips
Free citizenship test websites vs a paid plan: what "free" really costs you
Free practice sites cost nothing, but most are paid for with ads, keep no record of your tests and show everyone the same questions. Here is what you give up, and when it matters.
8 min read
Your account
How to delete your account
You can delete your account yourself from the account menu. It takes a minute, is confirmed with a code we email you, and is permanent. Here is what is deleted and what we keep.
3 min read
Product update
We moved to a monthly subscription on 4 October 2026
Since 4 October 2026, unlimited access is a A$8.99 monthly subscription you can cancel anytime, instead of a A$39 one-off payment. If you paid before then, nothing changes.
3 min read
The test
The Australian citizenship test pass mark: 75%, and the 5 questions you cannot get wrong
The pass mark is 75% - at least 15 of 20 questions. But there is a second rule: all five Australian values questions must be correct, whatever your overall score.
7 min read
The test
What happens if you fail the Australian citizenship test
Failing the citizenship test does not cancel your application or affect your visa. Your application stays active and the Department arranges another appointment at no extra fee.
6 min read
The test
The Australian citizenship test explained: 20 questions, 75% to pass
How the Australian citizenship test works: 20 multiple-choice questions, 45 minutes, a 75% pass mark, and why you must answer all five Australian values questions correctly.
9 min read
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