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.
Portuguese citizens in Australia apply in person for an ordinary electronic passport. A valid Citizen Card or old identity card is required, and the previous passport is handed in unless it holds visas that need to be kept.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General of Portugal in Sydney (NSW), which covers Australia except the ACT and holds consular visits in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth and Wollongong; the consular section of the Embassy in Canberra covers the ACT.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Portugal.
How to apply
Book online and attend the Consulate-General (weekdays 9:00-12:30). Pay in cash (AUD) or by Multibanco card at the counter, or by bank transfer (details sent by email). The passport is delivered by DHL courier to the address you give.
Documents you need
- Valid Citizen Card or identity card (no other ID accepted)
- Previous passport, if any
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: Usually 7-10 working days to delivery; urgent passports about 4 working days.
Good to know
Consular pages are undated (section index dated 10 April 2018) and do not publish fees; confirm amounts with the consulate. Book through the online appointment system before visiting. If you live far from Sydney, allow more than one day in case of system outages.
Official sources
- sidney.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/assuntos-consulares/atos-con…
- sidney.consuladoportugal.mne.gov.pt/pt/assuntos-consulares/informac…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Portugal'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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More services of Portugal in Australia
- Baggage certificate for returning residents
- Birth registration and nationality for children
- Citizen Card (Cartão de Cidadão)
- Consular registration
- Electoral registration and voting from abroad
- Portuguese nationality for adults with a Portuguese parent
- Powers of attorney
- Registration of a marriage celebrated in Australia