Spanish nationals can register in the consular register as residents (mandatory for habitual residents; also enters over-18s in the overseas electoral census CERA) or as non-residents (optional, valid one year, keeps the Spanish padron). Registration is needed before other consular services such as passports.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW, QLD, NT); Melbourne and Canberra cover their own districts.
Sydney page read (NSW, QLD, NT). Address: St Martins Tower, Level 24, 31 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Email cog.sydney.pas@maec.es.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Spain.
How to apply
Complete the signed registration form (original) and, for residents, the electoral municipality declaration | attach ID copy and other documents | submit in person (no appointment needed per the page) or by registered post to the Sydney consulate
Documents you need
- Signed form
- Electoral municipality declaration (residents)
- Copy of DNI, Spanish passport or Spanish birth certificate
- Optional passport-style photo
- Minors: birth certificate or family book, signatures of both parents/guardians
- Residents from 28 Sep 2026: proof of ties to chosen municipality
- Non-residents: proof of Australian address and copy of VEVO visa
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Sydney registration page read today; no fee mentioned. Melbourne and Canberra cover their own districts (not read).
Official sources
- exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/sydney/es/ServiciosConsulares/Paginas/…
- exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/Sydney/es/Paginas/index.aspx
- exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/sydney/en/Paginas/index.aspx
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Spain'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 Spain in Australia
- Criminal record certificate (Spanish Embassy)
- Foreigner Identity Number (NIE)
- Hague apostille and legalisation
- National long-stay visas (general information)
- Overseas voting (CERA and ERTA)
- Powers of attorney
- Schengen short-stay visa
- Spanish nationality under the Democratic Memory Law (option)
- Spanish passport (issue or renewal)
- Tax identification number (NIF)