We're experiencing a big surge in people applying for passports. This is causing longer than usual wait times to our call centre. Our call centre operates from 0800 to 2100 Monday to Friday and 0830 to 1700 Saturday and Sunday. Calling outside of peak times (0900 to 1500) will reduce your wait time.
From 1 January 2019, increased passport fees will apply:
10-year passport for persons aged 16 and over - $293
5-year passport for children under 16 years and persons aged 75 and over - $148
emergency passport overseas - $184
replacement passport - $184
priority processing fee - $215
adult overseas surcharge - $132
child overseas surcharge - $64
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade legalises signatures or seals that appear on Australian public documents (apostilles and authentications) and issues Certificates of No Impediment to Marriage (including witnessing the signature on the form). Services in Australia are by appointment only...
Australians should be aware of passport scams that request people to scan and email their passport details, or to apply for a new passport at no cost because of a security breach. These scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into giving out personal information and in some cases money.
