Egyptian citizens can apply for a new, renewed or first passport, either in person by appointment or by registered mail. Passport validity depends on the National ID card held (7 years with a valid card, 3 years with an expired one, 1 year without) and, for men, on military service status.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General of Egypt in Sydney (Level 6, 33 York Street) for residents of NSW, QLD and NT; the Consulate-General in Melbourne and the Embassy in Canberra serve the other states.
Brisbane consular mission held 19 September 2026 (appointments via mission.egyptconsulatesydney.com); incomplete applications refused.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Egypt.
How to apply
In person: book an appointment, bring originals and copies, pay in cash or by bank cheque. By registered mail: send originals and copies, a bank cheque or money order and a prepaid trackable return envelope; you will receive the application form to sign before a notary and return.
Documents you need
- Current or expired Egyptian passport
- Valid or expired National ID card, or computerised Egyptian birth certificate
- 3 photos 4 x 6 cm, white background
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship
- Men: military service documents where required
- Women: Egyptian marital status certificate, or declaration of single status
- Under 15: parents' passports or ID cards and parents' marriage certificate (DFAT-authenticated if issued in Australia)
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 615 (renewal or first issue)
- Other charges: men aged 30-44 renewing pay a USD 588 military fine
Processing time: Estimated 4 to 5 months, subject to approval from Cairo.
Good to know
Men aged 29 cannot renew without military clearance; men 18-28 need no military documents. The occupation in the passport must match the National ID card. A new passport is needed for any change of personal data.
Official sources
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/citizen-services/passports-travel-docum…
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/make-a-booking
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/citizen-services
- egyptconsulatesydney.com/en/announcements
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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