Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
Canberra - Commonwealth Australia
EMBASSY of
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF AFGHANISTAN
Canberra - Commonwealth of Australia
Birth CertificateGuidelines for Obtaining Birth Certificate
Nationals of Afghanistan residing in Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji who wish to apply for Birth Certificates are kindly requested to carefully review the instructions below.
The embassy provides two types of services: (I) attesting a Birth Certificate (original and/or translation), and (II) issuing a Birth Certificate.
I. Attestation of a Birth Certificate.
The Embassy attests the following for Afghan nationals:
For Afghan Nationals Born in Afghanistan:
The Embassy attests the original or translation of a Birth Certificate issued by Hospitals in Afghanistan or Afghan Central Civil Registration Authority (اداره ثبت احوال نفوس) provided that the Birth Certificate was attested by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Foreign Affairs of of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
For Afghan Nationals Born Outside Afghanistan:
The Embassy will attest:
A. The original or translation of a Birth Certificate issued and attested by the country of birth of the applicant (excluding Afghanistan). The fee for this service is A$ 20 for one Birth Certificate.
B. The original or translation of the Birth Certificate issued in a third country and attested by the Embassy/Consulate General/High Commission of applicant’s country of birth.
C. The original or translation of the Birth Certificate issued in a third country and attested by the Embassy/Consulate General of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in that country where the Birth Certificate was issued.
A. The original or translation of a Birth Certificate issued and attested by the country of birth of the applicant (excluding Afghanistan). The fee for this service is A$ 20 for one Birth Certificate.
B. The original or translation of the Birth Certificate issued in a third country and attested by the Embassy/Consulate General/High Commission of applicant’s country of birth.
C. The original or translation of the Birth Certificate issued in a third country and attested by the Embassy/Consulate General of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in that country where the Birth Certificate was issued.
Procedures for Attesting a Birth Certificate:
For attesting a Birth Certificate, please read the following information and instructions carefully:
Appointment:
There is NO need for an appointment as the service can be provided distanced.
Visit In-person
NO need to visit the Embassy in-person. All required documents can be sent to the Embassy by post. Please include an Express/Registered return self-addressed envelope along with the required documents.
Required Documents:
A) Request letter. the applicant should write a request letter addressed to this Embassy and outline the services needed (i.e. attestation of the original Birth Certificate, attestation of the translation of a Birth Certificate or both), personal details, address and contact number.
B) Original Birth Certificate and/or original its translation.
C) Copy of Birth Certificate and/or copy of its translation.
D) Proof of Address in Australia or New Zealand. An applicant should make a copy of either his/her driver license, utility bill or bank statement and include it in the postal package.
E) Express/Registered self-addressed envelope. An Express/Registered self-addressed return envelope MUST be included in the postal package. Without this the Embassy will NOT be able to send you back the attested Birth Certificate.
B) Original Birth Certificate and/or original its translation.
C) Copy of Birth Certificate and/or copy of its translation.
D) Proof of Address in Australia or New Zealand. An applicant should make a copy of either his/her driver license, utility bill or bank statement and include it in the postal package.
E) Express/Registered self-addressed envelope. An Express/Registered self-addressed return envelope MUST be included in the postal package. Without this the Embassy will NOT be able to send you back the attested Birth Certificate.
Fee:
Embassy will charge A$100 for one Birth Certificate attestation.
The Consular reception will contact the applicant regarding the payment process.
All fees must be paid by Money Order only, in accordance with instructions provided by the reception.
All fees are non-refundable once paid. Applicants should ensure that all information and documents are complete and accurate before submitting payment.
The Consular reception will contact the applicant regarding the payment process.
All fees must be paid by Money Order only, in accordance with instructions provided by the reception.
All fees are non-refundable once paid. Applicants should ensure that all information and documents are complete and accurate before submitting payment.
Procedure
A) Once the Embassy receives the package by post, including the Money Order, it will be processed within 2-5 business days, provided that the required documents are complete.
B) The Embassy will send back the attested Birth Certificate to the applicant using the Express/Registered self-addressed envelope (It is highly important for ALL applicants to include an Express/Registered self-addressed envelope with the initial postal package and send it to the Embassy)
Address for posting documents:
Embassy of Afghanistan
PO Box 9553
Australia Post – LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Canberra, Australia
B) The Embassy will send back the attested Birth Certificate to the applicant using the Express/Registered self-addressed envelope (It is highly important for ALL applicants to include an Express/Registered self-addressed envelope with the initial postal package and send it to the Embassy)
Address for posting documents:
Embassy of Afghanistan
PO Box 9553
Australia Post – LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Canberra, Australia
Applicants based in New Zealand:
The Embassy will inform the applicant via telephone about the completion of the required service(s) and advise to make necessary arrangements for a document pick up form the Embassy by a courier company during weekdays between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
The Embassy will inform the applicant via telephone about the completion of the required service(s) and advise to make necessary arrangements for a document pick up form the Embassy by a courier company during weekdays between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
II. Issuance of a Birth Certificate.
If an Afghan national does not have a Birth Certificate and would like to obtain one, the Embassy issues a Birth Certificate for him/her. Please read the following information and instructions carefully.
Appointment
Applicants MUST book an appointment prior to coming to the Embassy. Clients with no prior appointment will not be serviced. For booking an appointment, please call the Embassy.
Visit In-person
An applicant MUST visit the Embassy in-person for an interview on the date and time of his/her confirmed appointment and have the required documents ready.
Required Documents:
A) Request letter. The applicant should write a request letter addressed to this Embassy and outline the purpose and type of services needed, personal details, address and contact number.
B) Proof of Afghan Citizenship. The applicant will need to present her/his Tazkira (National ID) or Afghan Passport to the Embassy upon their appointment.
C) Photographs. One recently taken passport size photograph
D) Proof of Address in Australia or New Zealand. An applicant should make a copy of either his/her driver license, utility bill or bank statement.
E) Express/Registered self-addressed envelope. An Express/Registered self-addressed return envelope MUST be included in the postal package. Without this, the Embassy will NOT be able to send you back the issued Birth Certificate.
B) Proof of Afghan Citizenship. The applicant will need to present her/his Tazkira (National ID) or Afghan Passport to the Embassy upon their appointment.
C) Photographs. One recently taken passport size photograph
D) Proof of Address in Australia or New Zealand. An applicant should make a copy of either his/her driver license, utility bill or bank statement.
E) Express/Registered self-addressed envelope. An Express/Registered self-addressed return envelope MUST be included in the postal package. Without this, the Embassy will NOT be able to send you back the issued Birth Certificate.
Fee
Embassy will charge A$ 100 for one Birth Certificate attestation.
The Consular reception will contact the applicant regarding the payment process.
All fees must be paid by Money Order only, in accordance with instructions provided by the reception.
All fees are non-refundable once paid. Applicants should ensure that all information and documents are complete and accurate before submitting payment.
The Consular reception will contact the applicant regarding the payment process.
All fees must be paid by Money Order only, in accordance with instructions provided by the reception.
All fees are non-refundable once paid. Applicants should ensure that all information and documents are complete and accurate before submitting payment.
Procedure:
The applicant presents the required documents (including the Money Order) at the Embassy counter on the date and time of appointment. After initial document assessment, an Embassy staff will interview the applicant. The Birth Certificate will be processed within 2-5 business days and sent back to the applicant’s address in Australia using the Express/Registered self-addressed envelope that the applicant provides to the Embassy. Applicants based in New Zealand, as mentioned above, need to arrange a courier pick up of the documents from the Embassy.
Address for posting documents:
Embassy of Afghanistan
PO Box 9553
Australia Post – LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Canberra, Australia
Address for posting documents:
Embassy of Afghanistan
PO Box 9553
Australia Post – LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Canberra, Australia
IMPORTANT NOTES
Applicants based in New Zealand. The Embassy will inform the applicant via telephone about the completion of the required service(s) and advise to make necessary
arrangements for a document pick up form the Embassy by a courier company during weekdays (except holidays) between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
arrangements for a document pick up form the Embassy by a courier company during weekdays (except holidays) between 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.
About Embassy
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra – Australia, serves as a diplomatic mission representing Afghanistan. It provides a range of consular services to Afghan citizens and residents in Australia, including passport renewals, visa applications for foreign citizens, and legal affairs.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra operates autonomously and independently from the Taliban’s control or influence after 15 August 2021.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Canberra operates autonomously and independently from the Taliban’s control or influence after 15 August 2021.
Consular Affairs
Contact Details
Address:
4 Beale Crescent
Deakin West ACT 2600
Postal Address:
PO Box 9553
Australia Post - LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone:
+61 2 6282 7377
4 Beale Crescent
Deakin West ACT 2600
Postal Address:
PO Box 9553
Australia Post - LPO Deakin
4 Duff Place, Deakin ACT 2600
Telephone:
+61 2 6282 7377
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