How to obtain an Australian Passport in Spain.

Embajada de Australia

España

Dirección de la Embajada: Planta 24, Torre Espacio, Paseo de la Castellana 259D, 28046, Madrid - Teléfono: 91353 6600 - Fax: 91 353 6692

How to obtain an Australian passport in Spain and Andorra

The Passport section at the Embassy of Australia in Madrid is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Interviews are generally scheduled from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The Embassy is closed on the following public holidays. To lodge your passport application, in person, at the Embassy in Madrid, it is essential that you first make an appointment. Please read below, if you are required to lodge your application in person.

The suggested procedure for preparing your application form is as follows:

1. Find out what type of form that you need to use: PC7 or PC8.

2. Read the instructions sheet for that form: PC7 or PC8. Review the checklist below to avoid common mistakes.

3. Read the photo instructions. Australian passport photos are different to Spanish standard passport photos so please check the information carefully before you submit your application. Suggested photographers in Madrid and Barcelona.

4. Complete your Australian Passport Application Form online at:

www.passports.gov.au

5. Print the completed application form. Sign within the signature box and date.

6. Find out how and where to lodge your application.

Should you need further clarification on passport matters, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section.

Para información sobre pasaportes en castellano, por favor acceda a:

http://dfat.gov.au/passports/languages/

Information to help you prepare your passport application when you are lodging it in Spain: