Adult passport

This page covers applying for a new passport or renewing an existing one from within Australia. 

If you're overseas and need a new passport or want to renew your current one, visit Applying outside Australia.

Eligibility for a new passport

You can apply for an Australian passport if you're an Australian citizen. Not everyone who is born in Australia is a citizen. You must be able to prove your Australian citizenship.

If you’re not an Australian citizen, see  Travel document for non-citizens.

Allow at least 6 weeks from lodging your application to get your new passport.

 

Need help?

If you need help or advice with any part of the process, contact us.

Eligibility for passport renewal

To renew your passport it must:

  • have been issued when you were aged 16 or older
  • have been issued on or after 1 January 2006
  • have been issued with at least 2 years' validity
  • have your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender
  • not be reported lost, stolen, or cancelled
  • be presented when you lodge your application.

If your passport meets these requirements, you can renew your passport.

If your passport doesn’t meet these requirements, you'll need to apply for a new adult passport.

Allow at least 6 weeks from lodging your application to get your renewed passport.

 

Need help?

If you need help or advice with any part of the process,  contact us.

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A microscopic view of the Australian passport