Adults (18 years and over)
Adults (18 years and over)
For a renewal, you will need a passport that:
- was issued when you were aged 16 or older
- was issued on or after 1 January 2006
- had, when it was issued, 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 can answer yes to all the above, you can renew your passport using our online portal.
If going online is not an option, you can call us on 131 232 to get a pre-filled form sent to you. Renewal forms are not available at Australia Post. If you are outside Australia, contact your nearest Australian diplomatic or consular mission.
If you answer no to any of the above, you will need to use our full application process.
Children (under 18 years)
To get a new passport for a child, follow the full child application process using our online portal, or pick up the ‘Application for an Australian Passport - Child’ from a participating Australia Post outlet. If you are outside Australia, contact your nearest Australian diplomatic or consular mission.
What you'll need
When completing your application, you will need:
- two passport photos
- all supporting documents requested on the application form.
See our 5-step guides for adult applications and child applications for more information.
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