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 15 Dec 2025 Passport services over the holiday period Passport offices will be closed on public holidays in December and January. 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. 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)
