Australian High Commission
New Zealand

Guide for Adult renewal application (PC7) by mail

Guide for Adult renewal application by mail

 

1. Complete your renewal application form online

  • The application must be lodged within six months of completion

2. Print and sign your application form

  • Print on plain white A4 paper, using black ink only. Make sure the top or bottom of the page is not cut off.
  • US standard letter paper or US legal paper sizes are also acceptable, but only if they’re scaled properly. Refer to more information on printing your application form
  • Sign the form using black pen, within the signature box. Make sure there are no alterations or whiteout on the signature or the date.

3. Photos

  • Two recent identical colour photos, less than 6 months old with your full name written on the back of one photo. Refer to photo guidelines for more information
  • Do NOT attach the photos to the form as this may damage them

4. Payment

 

5. Check your adult renewal checklist

6. Post your application to the appropriate address.

  • If you reside north of lake Taupo, please post your application to:

Australian Consulate General

Private bag 92023

Victoria Street West

Auckland 1142

  • If you reside south of Lake Taupo, please post your application to:

Australian High Commission Wellington

PO Box 4036

Wellington 6011

7. Self-address courier bag
  • Provide a New Zealand Post signature required courier bag for the return of your new passport.

8. How long will it take?

  • Please allow a minimum of six weeks to receive a new passport once payment has been taken. PLEASE NOTE incomplete applications will cause delays.