Australian Embassy, Portugal

Avenida da Liberdade, 200, 2º
Lisbon, Lisboa 1250-147

Our Booking PolicyAll payments are in AUD and by card only (credit or debit card). All visitors to the Embassy must have valid ID.

Consular / Passports

Passport Services

Passport Adult Renewal for a 10 year Adult Passport issued after 2006

15 mins··$576

Minor Passport (5 year validity - for children under 16 years)

15 mins··$288

Please visit our website for information on overseas passport applications.

http://portugal.embassy.gov.au/lbon/howtoobtainpptportugal.html

The child does not need to attend the interview for the Australian passport. The application must be lodged by at least on person with parental responsibility.

Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual Validity: 5years

Service fee includes the Passport application fee + Child Overseas Surcharge.

Where you opt to have the passport returned by registered mail, this incurs and additional charge of 3 euros.

Adult Passport (10 year validity - for children between 16-17 years old)

15 mins··$485

Application for an Australian Passport Overseas (Form PC8) to renew a Minor's Passport or it is the minor applicant's first passport ever. For more detailed information please visit:

http://portugal.embassy.gov.au/lbon/howtoobtainpptportugal.html

All applicants aged 16 years and over must lodge their application in person. Applicants aged 16 to 17 must be accompanied by a person with parental responsibility at the Australian Embassy in Lisbon. The application must be lodged by at least on person with parental responsibility.

Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual Validity: 10 years

Service fee includes the Passport application fee + Child Overseas Surcharge.

Where you opt to have the passport returned by registered mail, this incurs and additional charge of 3 euros.

Senior Passport (5 year validity for persons 75 years and over)

15 mins··$379

Please visit our website for information on overseas passport applications.

http://portugal.embassy.gov.au/lbon/howtoobtainpptportugal.html

All applicants aged 16 years and over must lodge their applications in person. Applicants aged 16 and 17 must be accompanied by a person with parental responsibility.

Ordinary Passport (37 pages)
Usual Validity: 10 years

Senior (optional, > 75years)
Usual Validity: 5 years

Service fee includes the Passport application fee + Overseas Surcharge.

Where you opt to have your passport returned by registered mail, this incurs and additional charge of 3 euros.

Emergency Passport

20 mins··$250

For URGENT TRAVEL ONLY.

Please call the embassy on +351 21 310 1500.

You will be required to provide your full name, date of birth, lost/stolen passport number (if applicable), address, telephone number and email address. Also provide these details in the comments section of the appointment.

An emergency passport can be issued within 48hrs when all requirements have been met.

Please visit our website for information on overseas passport applications

http://portugal.embassy.gov.au/lbon/howtoobtainpptportugal.html

Download the PC8 application form and bring: two passport photos, the application form and any other ID documents you may hold. Be aware, the photos must meet the Australian Passports specifications - see the website for further information

https://www.passports.gov.au/passportsexplained/theapplicationprocess/passportphotographguidelines/Pages/default.aspx

All applications for an emergency passport must be lodged in person. Applicants aged 16 and 17 must be accompanied by both adults with parental responsibility.

If you are travelling to a country other than Australia, please ensure that travel is permitted on an Australian emergency passport by contacting the respective embassy of that country for entry and visa requirements. The Australian Embassy cannot provide visa advice.

Parental Consent

15 mins··Free

Replacement Passport

15 mins··$250

Overseas applicants with full visa pages but more than two year's validity remaining on their current passport may apply for a replacement passport. Conditions apply*. The replacement passport will have the same expiry date as the passport being replaced.
* Please visit link https://www.passports.gov.au/getting-passport-how-it-works/special-travel-documents/replacement-passport for further information.

Passport Adult Renewal: expired more than 3 years, name change, first passport, replacement of lost/stolen/emergency passport

15 mins··$576

Application for an Australian Passport Overseas (Form PC8) to renew an Adult Passport that has been expired for more than 3 years, a name change, an adult applicant's first passport, or to replace a lost/stolen passport or emergency passport.
For detailed information visit:
http://portugal.embassy.gov.au/lbon/howtoobtainpptportugal.html

All applicants must be in person at the Australian Embassy in Lisbon.

Passport Collection

5 mins··Free

Notarial Services

Witnessing of Signature on Documents and Statutory Declarations

15 mins··$85

This service is only available for Australian documents.

Examples may include:
- Australian Driver's licence renewal or application form (obtained from the relevant Australian State Government licence issuing authority)
- Australian land transfer documents
- Australian Financial Institution Mortgage documents
- Proof of Life Certificate
- Notice of Intended Marriage
- Australian Power of Attorney
- Australian domestic Wills
- Commonwealth or State Statutory Declarations.

Under Australian law, you may be able to have your document witnessed by a Portuguese Notary Public instead. A list of English-speaking Notaries in Portugal is located at: http://www.notarios.pt/OrdemNotarios/PT/OrdemNotarios/EquipaON/

What to bring to your appointment:
- Your completed, but UNSIGNED document.
- Instructions from your legal representative (if applicable)
- Proof of identity (Passport, Citizen identity card).

A fee is required to be charged per service performed. For example, if you require the witnessing of the signatures of two separate clients on one single document, two fees will be charged. All fees are non-refundable.

Oaths or Affirmation (Affidavit)

20 mins··$85

This service is only available for Australian documents.

An affidavit is a written statement that allows the person making it to present evidence in a court or other legal proceeding. The person making the affidavit must make oath or affirmation that the contents of the affidavit is true and correct.

What to bring to your appointment:
- Your completed, but UNSIGNED document.
- Instructions from your legal representative (if applicable).
- Proof of identity (Passport, Citizen identity card).

Certifying Copies of a Document

15 mins··$85

Consular officers can certify photocopies of original Australian documents and original foreign documents intended for use in Australia.

A Portuguese Notary Public may be able to provide certified copies of documents for use in Australia. A list of English-speaking Notaries in Portugal is located: http://www.notarios.pt/OrdemNotarios/PT/OrdemNotarios/EquipaON/

What to bring to your appointment:
- The original Australian or foreign document
- Instructions from the receiving authority (if applicable).
- Proof of identity (Passport, Citizen identity card).

Apostilles and Authentications

20 mins··$98

An apostille is a statement placed on a public document that verifies the country of origin of the document, the identity of the signature/seals/stamps which appear on the document, and the capacity in which the person signing the document has acted.

The Australian apostille is placed on the original Australian document. You will need to confirm with the relevant authorities in Portugal whether they require an apostille on an Australian document in order to recognise it as a public document.

What to bring to your appointment:
1. Original Australian hard copy public document. Electonic documents must be sent to the Consular Officer during the appointment.
2. Photo identification (e.g. Passport or citizen identity card).

Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI)

30 mins··$171

Please visit the link for further information: http://portugal.embassy.gov.au/lbon/marriage.html

You can download the Certificate of no impediment to Marriage form at: http://smartraveller.gov.au/services/legalising-documents/Pages/overseas.aspx . However, you will require to sign the form in the presence of the Consular Officer.

What to bring to your appointment:
1. Completed but UNSIGNED Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) application form: http://smartraveller.gov.au/services/legalising-documents/Pages/overseas.aspx.
2. Applicant's original (current) Australian passport.
3. Original divorce papers (which states Decree Absolute) if you or your partner have previously been married.
4. Your partner's original photo identification (e.g. Passport or citizen identification card).

Other Notarial Services (not specified)

10 mins··Free

About

Please be aware that if you plan to visit the Embassy, you must book an appointment and bring valid identification.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) uses third-party software (Setmore) to manage the Australian Embassy, Lisbon appointments. Your personal information (including your name and contact details) will be collected by DFAT via Setmore to book your appointment and for related purposes. By proceeding with this booking, you are consenting to the collection of this information by Setmore on DFAT’s behalf for these purposes. If this information is not collected, DFAT’s ability to arrange your appointment will be limited. Your personal information will be handled by Setmore in accordance with Setmore’s Privacy Policy, and by DFAT in accordance with DFAT’s Privacy Policy ( http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/about-this-website/pages/privacy.aspx ).

For security reasons, we ask that you keep travel bags, including hand bags, to a minimum when visiting the Embassy.

Payment is in AUD and by card only (credit or debit).

Directions to Embassy

By bus:
Buses 709, 711, 732 & 736

By metro:
Closest metro stop: “Avenida”
When using Blue Line, get off at “Avenida”
When using Yellow Line, get off at “Marquês de Pombal” and walk 200 meters or switch to the Blue Line and get off at “Avenida”

The Australian Embassy Lisbon can provide a limited number of notarial and documentary services for Australians in Portugal. Where local notaries can provide services, the Australian Embassy may not provide them.

In many cases, local notaries can provide services more cheaply, quickly and conveniently. A list of English speaking Notaries in Portugal is provided at http://www.notarios.pt/OrdemNotarios/PT/OrdemNotarios/EquipaON/