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France: Registration on the register of French nationals abroad in Australia

  • Appointment Not needed
  • Apply by post Not accepted
  • Checked 24 October 2026

French nationals moving abroad for more than six months are strongly advised to register with their consulate. Registration is free, valid five years and gives access to consular documents such as the registration certificate and consular card.

Where to apply in Australia

Done online via Service-Public.fr and validated by the consulate for the place of residence (Sydney, Melbourne or the agencies).

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of France.

How to apply

Log in to Service-Public.fr, choose the consular registration online service under moving abroad | complete personal, address and optional voting details and upload documents | wait for the consulate to validate (usually a few days) | download the certificate and consular card from your account | renew every 5 years

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

Processing time: Consulate validates within a few days.

Good to know

Sub-page updated 10 Feb 2026 and marked valid on 21 Oct 2026.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by France'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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