Australian High Commission, Mauritius
Australian High Commission, Mauritius
Our Booking PolicyFees apply for all Passport and Notarial services and need to be cleared in our account before service delivery. Refer to our website for more information: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/
Email us on ahc.portlouis@dfat.gov.au for further assistance
Email us on ahc.portlouis@dfat.gov.au for further assistance
Fees apply for all Passport and Notarial services and need to be cleared in our account before service delivery. Refer to our website for more information: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/
Email us on ahc.portlouis@dfat.gov.au for further assistance
Services
Adults aged 18 - 74 years
All adults in Mauritius applying for a new passport must lodge their application in person and present originals of all supporting documents required.
More information: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/passportservices.html
Adult applicants outside of Mauritius should contact us on Passports.Portlouis@dfat.gov.au for alternate arrangements.
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
All adults in Mauritius applying for a new passport must lodge their application in person and present originals of all supporting documents required.
More information: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/passportservices.html
Adult applicants outside of Mauritius should contact us on Passports.Portlouis@dfat.gov.au for alternate arrangements.
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
18 to 74 years
All adults in Mauritius applying for a passport renewal may lodge their application either by mail or in person.
More information: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/passportservices.html
Adult applicants outside of Mauritius should contact us on Passports.Portlouis@dfat.gov.au for alternate arrangements.
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
All adults in Mauritius applying for a passport renewal may lodge their application either by mail or in person.
More information: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/passportservices.html
Adult applicants outside of Mauritius should contact us on Passports.Portlouis@dfat.gov.au for alternate arrangements.
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
All adults over 75 in Mauritius applying for a passport renewal can lodge their application either in person or by mail, for a passport with a 5-year validity.
Applicants outside of Mauritius and Seniors with questions should contact us on Passports.Portlouis@dfat.gov.au for alternate arrangements or further advice.
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
Applicants outside of Mauritius and Seniors with questions should contact us on Passports.Portlouis@dfat.gov.au for alternate arrangements or further advice.
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
Children under the age of 16 are not required to attend the appointment. A parent/ guardian must attend all child appointments for first-time applicants. Passport renewals for children under 16 can be done by mailed in applications.
All original supporting documents need to be presented.
Further guidance: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/passportservices.html
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
All original supporting documents need to be presented.
Further guidance: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/passportservices.html
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
Children aged 16 or 17 must lodge in person. A parent/ guardian must also attend all child appointments.
All original supporting documents need to be presented.
Further guidance: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/passportservices.html
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
All original supporting documents need to be presented.
Further guidance: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/passportservices.html
Fees should be cleared before the application is processed. See: https://mauritius.embassy.gov.au/plut/Fees.html
Placed on original document.
Please email a copy of your document to consular.portlouis@dfat.gov.au prior to your appointment.
Some additional steps are required for electronic documents or educational certificates. We will inform you after viewing your documents sent by email.
Fees are payable per document or service provided.
Details of the service: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/documents-overseas#legalising
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
Please email a copy of your document to consular.portlouis@dfat.gov.au prior to your appointment.
Some additional steps are required for electronic documents or educational certificates. We will inform you after viewing your documents sent by email.
Fees are payable per document or service provided.
Details of the service: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/documents-overseas#legalising
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
To be signed in front of consular officer - An Australian High Commission official can witness a client's signature on a document and stamp the document with the High Commission seal. This does not include witnessing signatures on passport applications.
Fees are payable per document or service provided.
Details of the service: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/documents-overseas#witnessing
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
Fees are payable per document or service provided.
Details of the service: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/documents-overseas#witnessing
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
Original documents to be produced.
CNIs are required in some countries to allow Australian citizens to get married in that country. Once relevant documentation is provided, the Australian High Commission will produce the certificate. Wording on the certificate cannot be changed.
Details of the service: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/documents-overseas#cnis
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
CNIs are required in some countries to allow Australian citizens to get married in that country. Once relevant documentation is provided, the Australian High Commission will produce the certificate. Wording on the certificate cannot be changed.
Details of the service: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/documents-overseas#cnis
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
Certification of documents is when an Australian High Commission official makes copies of the original document, which are then stamped and certified as true copies. Certification can only be done when the original documents are presented to the AHC.
Fees are payable per document or service provided.
Details of the service: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/documents-overseas#original-copies
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
Fees are payable per document or service provided.
Details of the service: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/notarial-services/documents-overseas#original-copies
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
A statutory declaration is a solemn declaration of fact or belief, and may generally be made in relation to any matter.
An affidavit is used to give evidence in court proceedings, while a statutory declaration is used to give evidence in most other circumstances. Both can be witnessed by Australian High Commission officials and are only for use in Australia.
Fees are payable per document or service provided.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
An affidavit is used to give evidence in court proceedings, while a statutory declaration is used to give evidence in most other circumstances. Both can be witnessed by Australian High Commission officials and are only for use in Australia.
Fees are payable per document or service provided.
Please ensure that documents relating to the notarial services you require from the Australian Government 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 High Commission guarantees the legal effectiveness of the notarised document or the accuracy of its content.
Fees paid for notarial services are non-refundable and are payable ahead of the appointment, by bank transfer MCB Juice or credit card.
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