Australian High Commission
New Zealand

How to Apply for a Passport

How to apply for a passport

There are two types of application forms:

 

1. Australian Passport Renewal Application form:

This is a one-page application form for adults whose previous passport:

  • was issued when you were aged 16 or older;

  • was issued on or after 1 January 2006;

  • when it was issued, it had at least two years’ validity;

  • has your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender; AND

  • has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled.

 

If you meet the above criteria for an adult renewal, you can lodge your application by post:

To apply by post click HERE

 

 2. Application for an Australian Passport Overseas form:

This is a five-page application form for all applicants who do not meet the requirements for the above renewal form, including:

  • All child applications

  • First adult applications

  • Adult renewal applications where the previous passport was issued prior to 2006

  • Name and/or gender change applications

  • Replacing an emergency or limited validity passport

  • Replacing a lost or stolen passport

 If you meet the following criteria for a child renewal, you can lodge your application by mail:

  • the child is aged under 16 years old; AND

  • has previously held an Australian passport.

To apply by post click HERE

 

 All other applications must be lodged in person and by appointment only.

To apply by appointment, click HERE