Australia explains how many years foreign workers must live in the country before applying for citizenship in 2026. The department also set limits on how long applicants can be absent from Australia during the qualifying window. In a related story, Legit.ng reported that Australia had shared how long foreigners must reside in the country before seeking citizenship. Australia global talent visaMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported the conditions for an Australia global talent visa. Officially known as the Subclass 858 visa, the National Innovation visa is not open for general applications.