Holders of an existing Eritrean National ID can replace it, with a lower fee when the old card is still available and a higher one plus recovery-tax clearance if it was lost.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate General of the State of Eritrea, Suite 8, Level 4, 120-200 Rosamond Rd (Highpoint Shopping Centre), Maribyrnong VIC (Melbourne); serves Australia and by post other applicants including New Zealand. The accredited embassy sits abroad.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Eritrea.
How to apply
Complete the ID Checklist | send copies, four photos and proof of payment with a prepaid return envelope
Documents you need
- Old ID still held: copy of current ID and passport, ID Checklist, four photos 4.5 x 3.5 cm, proof of payment, return envelope
- ID lost: copy of previous ID or its number, passport copy, ID Checklist, four photos 35 x 45 mm, up-to-date recovery tax clearance, proof of payment, return envelope
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: old ID still held AUD 125
- Lost ID AUD 170
Good to know
No processing time published. Eritrean consulate site; National ID page shows 'last modified 29 September 2026'; services/passport, visa and other-services pages show no date; mailing-address page shows last modified 7 October 2022 and the home page 22 March 2019 (about page).
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Eritrea's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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More services of Eritrea in Australia
- Birth certificate (for people born in Eritrea)
- Document authentication
- National ID card - new, adult
- National ID card - underage (new or re-issue)
- Passport (new, renewal, lost or damaged, replacement)
- Police clearance
- Power of attorney
- Verification of residence / proof of life
- Visa for travel to Eritrea