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. Applying outside Australia See how to apply for a passport if you’re not in Australia. Parental consent Learn about getting parental consent for a child passport. Passport photos Check your passport photos meet our photo guidelines. Passport news 18 Nov 2025 International Fraud Awareness Week Did you know that facial-recognition systems were first introduced after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001 to improve security? Find out more. 17 Nov 2025 We’ve Moved! Visit the Melbourne Passport Office Find out the new location and view a map. 13 Nov 2025 Update: Country of Birth - Palestine The Australian Government now recognises Palestine as a country of birth in its passport systems. Find out more. See more Useful links Australian citizenship Passport fraud Smartraveller (Opens in a new tab/window) Department of Home Affairs (Opens in a new tab/window)
