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.
Eritrean nationals can request a police clearance via the consulate, supported by fingerprints taken at an Australian police station and a power of attorney.
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
Obtain fingerprints at a local police station | provide a power of attorney, passport copy, six photos and proof of payment | include a prepaid return envelope
Documents you need
- Fingerprints from a police station
- Power of attorney
- Copy of current passport
- Six passport-size photos meeting site standards
- Proof of payment
- Prepaid return envelope
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 90
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 - replacement (old ID held or lost)
- National ID card - underage (new or re-issue)
- Passport (new, renewal, lost or damaged, replacement)
- Power of attorney
- Verification of residence / proof of life
- Visa for travel to Eritrea