Services for Australians Overseas
What we can and cannot do
Please read the Consular Services Charter to see how we can and cannot assist Australians overseas.
Passports
How to apply for a passport with the Australian Embassy in Zagreb.
If you are eligible for an adult or child renewal, you can lodge your application by mail.
All other applications must be submitted in person and by appointment only. Please contact the Embassy to discuss your passport application process and requirements.
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to book an appointment online.
Please note: We only accept electronic payments or payment by bank card at the counter (Mastercard, Maestro, Visa, Visa Electron, VPay). We do not accept cash payment.
Please see Google maps location to help you find us.
Please visit the Australian Passports portal for a range of information on how to apply for a new passport or renew your passport, the rules and processes for getting a passport, urgent applications, you can resume or track your passport application, report your passport lost or stolen, and much more.
Notarial Services
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Embassy, are presented in the correct form and that you provide the correct instructions for the notarial service you require. If you are unsure of the legislative requirements relating to the notarial service you require, you should seek independent legal advice.
Please note that neither the Australian Government nor the Australian Embassy in Croatia guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content. Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable.
Notarial services are offered in person and by appointment only at the Australian Embassy in Zagreb. Please visit smartraveller before booking an appointment to learn about the different types of notarial services we offer and requirements before we can perform them. Please bring your valid passport or ID card and the original documents to the appointment.
Notarial service fees must be paid by bank card only (Mastercard, Maestro, Visa, Visa Electron, VPay) in Euros. Fees may vary month to month, please click here for the fees schedule.
Book an appointment
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Counter hours
Client counter hours are from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday to Friday.
For a list of public holidays scroll to the bottom of the following page: About Us
Appointments are required for passport and notarial services.
Other useful information
- Citizenship
- Taxation issues
- Driver's licence and international driving permits
- Police clearances
- Marriage in Croatia. See also Marriage overseas
- Legal advice and legal aid
- Authentications and Apostilles
- Pensions
- Useful information and addresses in Croatia
- Dual nationality
- Translation Services in Croatia or translation services in Australia
- Travelling to Australia and want to know what you can take with you?
- Studying in Australia or Studying in Croatia
AUSTRALIAN BIRTHS, DEATHS AND MARRIAGES CERTIFICATES
Each state and territory in Australia has a registry of births, deaths and marriages (RBDM). You can apply to the registry for official copies of certificates via their websites.
To find RBDM websites with addresses and contact information, please search the internet - for example: NSW RBDM or Vic RBDM.
Here is a link which includes information and links to the various State Registry offices: www.nla.gov.au/research-guides/australian-birth-death-and-marriage-records#
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.
Bringing cats and dogs (and other pets) to Australia
Elections
Travel information for Australians
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Consular Privacy Collection Statement
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