Important information about passport and notarial appointments at the Australian Embassy in Madrid.
The Australian Embassy in Madrid is again able to provide passport and notarial services. Public access is limited and by appointment only to ensure social distancing. To book an appointment please contact us on +34 91 353 6600.
Specific requirements are in place for all visitors to the Australian Embassy in Madrid:
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Arrive at the appointment time. You cannot enter if you arrive more than 10 minutes before your appointment.
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Do not bring your children or other family members (except for children over 16 to apply for their passport).
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All visitors must wear a mask at all times at the Embassy.
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All visitors must use hand sanitiser available on site upon arrival at the Embassy.
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If you are feeling unwell and exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms please cancel and rebook your appointment.
Applying for an Australian passport
From 17 October you will be able to submit your application to renew your Australian adult passport by post. It is no longer compulsory to submit the form in person at the Embassy.
Only applicable for renewals with form PC7 – you must be 18 years and over and you will need a passport that:
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was issued when you were aged 16 or older
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was issued on or after 1 January 2006
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had, when it was issued, at least two years’ validity
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has your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender, and
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has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled.
Click here for documentation and steps to follow for renewals with form PC7.
All other applications must be lodged in person by appointment only, at the Embassy in Madrid or at the Consulate in Barcelona. We are not able to accept applications by mail or courier.
Children under the age of 16 do not have to attend the Embassy or Consulate in person. Children applications must be lodged by at least one parent or person with parental responsibility. Either one of the parents (whether they are an Australian citizen or not), can be the one who lodged the application.
Children who are over the age of 16 must lodge the application in person, accompanied by at least one parent or person with parental responsibility.
The Australian Passport Office (APO) is currently seeing strong demand for passports. For this reason, it is advising its customers to apply for or renew their passport well ahead of their planned travel dates. The APO is therefore recommending, at least for now, that they allow up to six weeks to get a new passport.
Have you changed your name since your last passport? Please click here for further instructions.
Embassy of Australia in Madrid |
Consulate of Australia in Barcelona |
Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, excluding public holidays. You can request an appointment by contacting the Embassy Switchboard (+34) 91 353 6600 or on our website through Book an Appointment.
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Monday to Friday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, excluding public holidays. You can request an appointment by sending an email to [email protected]. Please note that only when the Honorary Consul replies to your email confirming date and time, is when your appointment will be booked and confirmed.
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For further contact details, please visit our Contact Us.
If you need to travel urgently, please call us at the Embassy Switchboard in Madrid (within Spain):
(+34) 91 353 6600 within business hours or send us an email.
Or, the Consulate in Barcelona: (+34) 93 362 3792 between 10:30 to 12:30 PM or send us an email.
If you have an Australian passport, you must enter/and exit Australia on an Australian passport. If your Australian passport has expired, you will not be allowed to enter Australia on a foreign passport. It is your responsibility to keep your Australian passport validcurrent/updated. For more information, please visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website.
How to lodge an application
The suggested procedure for preparing your application form is as follows:
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1. Find out what type of form you need to use (PC7 or PC8) |
There are two forms available (PC7 and PC8) to complete your passport application.Please click here to find out which form you need to complete. |
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2. Read the instructions sheet for the relevant form |
Download the list of Approved Guarantors (PDF) (if non-Australians and for use with Form PC8 only) |
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3. Read the photo instructions |
Australian passport photos are different to Spanish standard passport photos. If your photos do not meet the standards as set by the Australian Government, your application could be delayed.Please read the passport photo guidelines carefully before you submit your application.Download the list of Photographers in Madrid familiar with Australian passport photo requirements (PDF). |
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4. Complete your Australian Passport Application Form online |
You can do this by visiting www.passports.gov.au |
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5. Print the completed application form |
* If you do not have the original documents physically with you, these can be presented by a third party at any Australian Passport Office (within Australia), or Embassy overseas. |
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6. Lodge your application: by post in the case of form PC7, for all other applications an appointment must be made. |
For information on location and opening hours, please visit our Contact Us page. |
Have you had your Australian Passport lost, stolen or damaged?