Services
Information on services provided by the Consulate General of Melbourne and the Embassy in Canberra
We have a wide range of consular services that we provide for Irish citizens in Victoria and Tasmania. We provide consular assistance to Irish citizens in emergencies and you can contact us if you need help. You can also find information on Irish passports, and visa requirements for visiting Ireland.
Authentication of documents
You may need the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland to authenticate your Irish documents. Information about the legalisation of documents for use in Ireland.
Citizenship
DFAT provides information on citizenship through descent (foreign birth registration), naturalisation, and reclaiming or renouncing your Irish citizenship.
Consular fees
Find a detailed breakdown of the Consulate's fees for consular services.
Marriage and civil partnership
If you want to marry or enter into a civil partnership abroad, you’ll need to meet all legal requirements of the country in question.
Moving to Ireland
Find helpful information if you are thinking of moving to Ireland.
Passports
All the information you need to apply for or renew your passport, if you are resident in Melbourne.
Returning to Ireland
Whatever your reason for coming home and whatever stage of life you are at, the information you need to start a life in Ireland can be found through the Returning to Ireland portal on citizensinformation.ie.
Travel advice
If you’re travelling to Australia, DFAT provides up to date travel advice and practical tips.
Visas
Travelling to Ireland? Information on requirements, applications and answers to your questions.