Birth registration – Pakistan in Australia

Parents or guardians of a child born in Australia must report the birth in writing on Form S within 6 months of the birth, under the Pakistan Citizenship Act.

Where to apply in Australia

High Commission in Canberra for residents of the ACT, WA, QLD and NT; Consulate-General in Melbourne for SA, TAS and VIC; Consulate-General in Sydney for NSW. Consular camps are held in other cities (for example Queensland).

Melbourne only registers children under one year and quotes five working days.

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

How to apply

Report on Form S within 6 months (late up to 1 year with a valid reason) | attend or post the documents with fee | after registration apply for a NICOP and then a passport.

Documents you need

Signed Form S
Child's birth certificate attested by a JP
Parents' marriage certificate attested by a JP
Parents' CNIC/NICOP attested by a JP
Parents' Pakistani or Australian passports attested by a JP
Three passport photos of the child

Fees and processing time

Official fee: AUD 20.00

Processing time: 5 working days if documents are satisfactory (Melbourne, page updated 17 May 2024).

Good to know

Not a legal requirement in Australia; no registration possible after one year.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Pakistan'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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Pakistan: Birth registration in Australia