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're overseas and need a new passport or want to renew your current one, visit Applying outside Australia.
- If you need to replace your passport, go to Replacement passport.
- If you’re applying for a child, see Child passport.
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're overseas and need a new passport or want to renew your current one, visit Applying outside Australia.
- If you’re applying for a child, see Child passport.
- If you need to replace your passport, go to Replacement passport.
- If you’re not an Australian citizen, visit Travel document for non-citizens.
If you need help or advice with any part of the process, contact us.
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