Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
The Embassy's fee list includes a legalisation/authentication of documents charge, while the foreign ministry says Irish embassies cannot issue Apostilles and that Irish documents are authenticated by the Department in Ireland. Embassies counter-sign foreign authentication stamps for use in Ireland.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Ireland, Canberra (ACT) for counter-signature; Apostilles for Irish documents are done by the Department in Ireland.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Ireland.
How to apply
Irish documents: post originals to the Authentications Section in Ireland with a cover letter | foreign stamps for Irish use: contact the Embassy for counter-signature
Documents you need
- Original Irish public document with a clear Irish link
- Cover letter with name, destination country, phone, email and return address
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: Embassy legalisation AUD 65
- Other charges: Dublin authentication/Apostille EUR 40 per document
Processing time: Dublin: 3-7 working days by post.
Good to know
Pages partly conflict: embassy fee list shows AUD 65 legalisation while the ministry page says embassies do not authenticate Irish documents. Consular fees page last modified 21 September 2026.
Official sources
- ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/consular-services/authenticating-…
- ireland.ie/en/australia/canberra/services/consular-fees
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Ireland'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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