Australian Citizenship Test
What happens if you fail the Australian citizenship test?
Quick answer
If you fail the Australian citizenship test you can resit it. You will not be told which questions you got wrong, only that you did not pass. Contact the Department of Home Affairs to arrange a new appointment. Check https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au for current waiting periods.
You can resit the test
Failing is not the end of your citizenship journey. You can take the test again after making another appointment through your Department of Home Affairs case contact. You will not be told which questions you answered incorrectly, so a fail is a signal to review the entire handbook more thoroughly across all four chapters.
Understand both pass requirements
Remember that passing requires both a 75% overall score and all Australian-values questions correct. If your preparation shows weak spots in either area, targeted practice on those chapters before resitting will make the biggest difference.
Prepare more thoroughly before resitting
Before your next attempt, work through all four chapters with realistic mock tests that apply both pass conditions. A predicted-pass score that accounts for the values rule will tell you when you are genuinely ready to resit with confidence.
This is general guidance from an independent study app, not official advice. Always confirm current requirements and fees on the Department of Home Affairs website.