What ID is accepted when I live overseas?

Jasmine Shillington Updated by Jasmine Shillington

If you live overseas, the below certified documents are accepted:

  • An Australian passport (current or expired within the last 2 years);
  • A current passport issued by an overseas government*; or
  • A document issued by an overseas government or the United Nations for the purpose of international travel, that contains a photograph and your signature*

Plus, one of the following:

  • A driver's license or permit issued by an overseas country that contains your full name, photograph and overseas residential address*; or
  • A utility bill containing your full name and overseas residential address*.

*Documents not in English must be accompanied by an English translation prepared by a NAATI accredited certifier.

Approved authorised certifiers for overseas residents

  1. A Public Notary authorised to administer an oath or affirmation or to authenticate documents.
  2. An Australian consular officer or an Australian diplomatic officer.
  3. An employee of the Australian Trade Commission.
  4. An employee of the Commonwealth working overseas in official capacity.

Where documents are certified outside Australia, the certifier must use their official stamp and quote their registration number or the relevant law that qualifies them to certify documents. They must also print their full name, qualification, registration/license number and contact number.

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