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Norfolk Island residents – TFN application

How Norfolk Island residents of all ages apply for a TFN.

Last updated 15 June 2025

Eligibility to apply

If you're a Norfolk Island resident, you can apply for a tax file number (TFN) at any age. Norfolk Island residents born on the island are Australian citizens if, at the time they are born, a parent is an Australian permanent resident or citizen.

It is free to apply for a TFN.

If you are unsure of your residency status, check your tax residency.

Options to apply

Norfolk Island residents can apply online using myID, if you're an Australian citizen and are 15 years old or older with an Australian passport.

If you're a permanent migrant or temporary visitor with a foreign passport or travel document and a valid work rights visa, you can apply for a TFN online using Individual Auto Registration (IAR).

If you are unable to use an online application process and you're on the island, you will need to apply through the Office of the Administrator.

Norfolk Island residents on the island don't have an online application process available through Australia Post.

Apply through the Office of the Administrator

To apply in person through the Office of the Administrator:

  1. Order the form either onlineExternal Link or by phoning 1300 720 092Tax file number – application or enquiry for individuals (NAT 1432).
  2. Complete the application form.
  3. Organise your original identity documents.
  4. Take your application and original identity documents to the

Norfolk Island Office of the Administrator
New Military Barracks
KINGSTON NORFOLK ISLAND 2899

Your TFN application should be processed within 28 days after the Office of the Administrator receives your completed application and required documents.

We will send your TFN notice to the postal address provided on your application.

We appreciate your patience during the processing period. To prevent delays in processing your application, don't lodge another application.

To obtain your TFN over the phone after 28 days, contact us.

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