u/Fieldlight

Will the certificates for the fixed races be sent out once the open races are also done?

Hi everyone,

Bit of a weird one here. My father and I live overseas. He hasn't been to Australia in like 30 years, but did become a citizen when he lived there. He wishes to get a replacement citizenship certificate since he lost his a couple of years ago. I am looking at the documentation needed for Form 119, and the problem is that the only evidence of his Australian citizenship is a 20 year old expired passport. Since he was born overseas he does not have an Australian birth certificate, and he also lost his parents citizenship certificates when he moved countries (they were also naturalized).

It's frustrating because in order to get a replacement citizenship certificate, he would need a valid passport, but in order to renew his expired passport, he needs the citizenship certificate.

Is there anything that can be done?

Appreciate the help guys :)