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 17 Sep 2026 Quest Apartments and Hotels data breach We’re aware of a cyber incident that has compromised some clients’ personal details, including passport numbers. Find out more. 25 Aug 2026 Applying for a child passport? Get it right the first time. Before you apply, check the requirements for parental consent, signatures, witnesses and guarantors. Find out more 20 Jul 2026 Dual national? You usually don’t need to send your Australian passport overseas. When applying for a passport from your other country, you can usually use copies or digital uploads without sending your passport overseas. 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)
