Birth certificates for Egyptians, available by appointment (also offered at consular missions to other cities).
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General of Egypt in Sydney (Level 6, 33 York Street), serving Egyptian citizens in NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory; the Consulate-General in Melbourne handles other states. Embassy in Canberra also exists. Details below come from the Sydney site.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Egypt.
How to apply
Book online on the Sydney booking page, or lodge by mail if no suitable slot exists; collection needs no appointment and the date is confirmed at lodgement
Documents you need
- Original Australian birth certificate authenticated by DFAT
- Parents' original marriage certificate (Egyptian, or Australian authenticated by the Egyptian consulate)
- Father's valid National ID card or Egyptian passport
- Mother's National ID card or Egyptian passport (or foreign passport)
- Consulate form
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 315 for children under one year (form AUD 105 + translation AUD 105 + authentication AUD 105); AUD 325 over one year
Good to know
Sydney booking page lists the service but not fees, forms or document lists (no individual service pages were reachable); page shows no date, announcements dated up to 19 Oct 2026. Payment by cash, money order or bank cheque; card payment added 8 April 2026. The consulate sends the file to the Civil Status Authority in Cairo, which issues the Egyptian certificate. Compound first names are not registered for births after 1991.
Official sources
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/make-a-booking
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/citizen-services
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/announcements
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/citizen-services/civil-affairs/birth-ce…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Egypt'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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