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Portugal: Baggage certificate for returning residents in Australia

  • Checked 25 October 2026

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 who have lived and worked outside the EU for at least 12 consecutive months can take their personal belongings home duty- and VAT-free when they return permanently, using a baggage certificate from the consulate.

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

Request the certificate from the consulate covering your residence; you must be registered there.

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.

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Consular pages are undated (section index dated 10 April 2018) and do not publish fees; confirm amounts with the consulate.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. Foreigners moving to Portugal can use it only after obtaining a residence visa.

Official sources

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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