Services for Australians Overseas
On-line registration for Australians overseas
We encourage use of this online registration service by all Australians travelling overseas.
What we can and cannot do
Assisting Australians overseas within limits.
Travel information for Australians
Get the latest travel advisories and other traveller hints from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Centrelink
For all enquiries related to Centrelink, please refer to the following website. You can also contact Centrelink International Services on:
Ph: + 61 3 6222 3455
Fax: +61 3 6222 2799
Email: [email protected]
Mail: GPO Box 273, Hobart, TASMANIA 7001, Australia
Passports
From 1 July 2015 all passport applications must be lodged in person at the Australian High Commission Nairobi or an Australian Consulate (Dar es Salaam or Kampala). Applications sent by courier or post will not be accepted.
From 1 July 2015 all passport applications lodged outside of Australia will incur an additional processing fee of AUD100 (adults) or AUD50 (children).
For fees on passports and travel documents, please refer to this link: Fees - April 2016
Kindly note that passport fees are subject to change monthly due to fluctuating exchange rates. Consular and Passport Fees can be paid either in cash or via bank transfer (details can be obtained from the Consular section).
List of qualified guarantors.
Further information/requirements on guarantors can be found in the Overseas Passport Application Form Page 83F No 11
Consular Privacy Collection Statement - The privacy of consular clients and their families is a fundamental aspect of managing consular cases. This statement outlines how DFAT collects, uses, discloses and stores personal information related to consular cases in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988. DFAT’s privacy policy can be accessed at http://www.dfat.gov.au/privacy.html.
Living in Kenya
- Citizenship - Department of Immigration and Border protection
- Taxation issues - Australian Taxation Office
- International driving permits
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Police and character clearance reports from Australia
- Marriage overseas
- Authentications and apostilles
Former residents
A gateway to information about Australian benefits, payments and services
Returning to Australia
Handy information for Australians or residents returning from a holiday or moving back to Australia.