Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Austrian citizens abroad can apply for the national identity card through the Embassy as well as a passport.
Where to apply in Australia
Austrian Embassy in Canberra (Forrest, ACT) and the Austrian Consulate in Sydney; honorary consulates (Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth) certify documents but passport applications need fingerprints at the Embassy or a consulate.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Austria.
How to apply
Book an appointment and apply in person at the Embassy or a consulate.
Documents you need
- Application form
- Proof of citizenship
- Birth certificate
- Recent photo
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: EUR 91 (EUR 39 up to 16)
Good to know
Fees are set in euros under the Consular Fees Act 1992 and charged in local currency; services linked to a child's birth are free within two years of the birth.
Official sources
- bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-canberra/citizen-services/austrian-…
- bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-canberra/citizen-services/consular-…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Austria's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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