German ID card (Personalausweis) – Germany in Australia

German citizens may apply for the national identity card at the missions. Cards are printed in Berlin and are valid six years (under 24) or ten years.

Where to apply in Australia

Embassy Canberra (ACT) and Consulate General Sydney (NSW); honorary consuls in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth can accept some applications.

Cards can be updated for address change in Canberra or Sydney in person or by post; eID/PIN changes are free of charge.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Germany.

How to apply

Book an appointment | attend in person with documents (applicants 16 and over need no guardian consent; under 16 the guardians apply and the child attends) | provide a prepaid envelope if you want the card posted

Documents you need

Application form in block letters
Old ID card
Passport
VEVO under two weeks old
Birth certificate
Deregistration certificate if applicable
Marriage certificate if married
Name-change and naturalisation papers if applicable
Proof of other citizenships
Doctoral certificate for Dr. title
Proof of Australian address
Two biometric photos
Prepaid return envelope

Fees and processing time

Official fee: EUR 70.60 (under 24) or EUR 89.00 (24+)
Other charges: honorary consul acceptance EUR 102.00; jurisdiction surcharge EUR 13.00

Processing time: Up to 6-8 weeks.

Good to know

Fees in euro; fee page shows no date. Fees are set in euro and converted to AUD at the mission's rate (rounded to AUD 0.50); cash only in AUD; Canberra and Sydney take Visa/Mastercard physical cards only (fees page, no date shown, copyright 2026).

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Germany'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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Germany: German ID card (Personalausweis) in Australia