Egyptians in Australia can renew the national ID card at the Consulate by appointment. First-time issue is handled through an expression of interest by email and requires a computerised Egyptian birth certificate.
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.
First-time ID: email contact@egyptconsulatesydney.com with the subject 'Request to Issue a National ID Card for the First Time' (announcement of 16 March 2026).
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Egypt.
How to apply
Renew through the consulate; pay in cash, by Australia Post money order or bank cheque payable to the Consulate General of Egypt.
Documents you need
- Original National ID card
- Proof of marital status (signed single-status declaration, or Egyptian marriage or divorce document)
- Proof of occupation where it changes
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 120 (non-refundable once the form is filled in)
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 ID card is valid for 7 years.
Official sources
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/make-a-booking
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/citizen-services
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/announcements
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/citizen-services/civil-affairs/national…
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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