Fees Know what you need to pay for a passport or travel document application. Processing times Find out how long it takes to process a passport application. Urgent travel Get faster processing if you need your passport in a hurry. Identity documents you need Find out what ID documents you need for your passport application. Parental consent Learn about getting parental consent for a child passport. Passport photos Check your passport photos meet our photo guidelines. Passport news 28 Sep 2026 Blue whales, emergency passports and 16 million Australians A few surprising facts about Australia’s passport in 2025-26. Find out more. 17 Sep 2026 Quest Apartments and Hotels data breach We’re aware of a cyber incident that has compromised some clients’ personal details, including passport numbers. Find out more. 25 Aug 2026 Applying for a child passport? Get it right the first time. Before you apply, check the requirements for parental consent, signatures, witnesses and guarantors. Find out more See more Useful links Australian citizenship Forms and publications Smartraveller (Opens in a new tab/window) Department of Home Affairs (Opens in a new tab/window)
