Parents register in the Estonian Population Register a child born in Australia or New Zealand by posting the apostilled birth certificate to the embassy. Registration gives the child an Estonian personal ID code; no separate certificate is issued.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Estonia, 12 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla ACT (Canberra), covering Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, PNG, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu; fingerprint and in-person visits also happen at periodic consular missions to state capitals.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Estonia.
How to apply
Obtain the birth certificate and have the paper original apostilled | post the original and signed copies of both parents' passports by registered mail to the embassy with a prepaid express envelope for return | the embassy enters the data and returns the documents
Documents you need
- Apostilled original birth certificate (paper apostille, not e-apostille)
- Copies of both parents' passports marked as true copies, dated and signed
- Statement on preferred spelling if the Estonian name has diacritics missing from the certificate
- Pre-addressed express post return envelope (Australia)
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: free
Processing time: Delays common; the 30-day registration deadline is often not achievable because of certificate and apostille times.
Good to know
Available when a parent's residence in the population register is Australia or New Zealand. Page shows no date.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Estonia'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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