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.
Irish citizens whose passport is lost or stolen abroad can ask the nearest embassy or consulate for an emergency travel document to get home. A police report is required first.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Ireland, Canberra (ACT) and Consulate General, Sydney (NSW).
The Canberra page does not mention emergency travel documents; applicants are told to phone the Embassy.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Ireland.
How to apply
Make a police report | contact the nearest Irish embassy or consulate and ask for an emergency travel document | ask about applying for a new passport
Documents you need
- Police report
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 45 (charged on top of a full passport application fee)
Processing time: As quickly as possible; not specified.
Good to know
Fee page (Canberra consular fees) had a last-modified date of 21 September 2026 and did not label the $ amount as AUD. Out-of-hours fee AUD 85 also listed.
Official sources
- api.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/assistance-abroad/lost-stolen…
- 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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