Important Information
Passport photos
Australian passport photo specifications are very strict. Photos that do not meet these standards will be rejected and may significantly delay your application. As such, it is essential you read and adhere to our Passport Photo Guidelines.
Processing times
It typically takes eight weeks to receive a passport for applications lodged by mail after it has been successfully lodged, as long as all supporting documents and photos are accepted. Significant delays may occur if your photos are not accepted or if any required documents are missing. Please note that applications submitted outside of Australia cannot be expedited. If you need a passport urgently, you may be eligible for an emergency passport.
Adult renewal applications can be lodged by mail if the applicant is 18 or older and has an Australian passport which meets all the below criteria:
- issued when you were 16 or older
- issued on or after 1 January 2006
- valid for at least 2 years at time of issue
- has your current name, date of birth, place of birth, and gender
- has not been lost/stolen/damaged/cancelled
Child renewal applications can be lodged by mail if the child meets all the below criteria:
- aged 15 or younger
- previously held an Australian passport
- previous passport has not been lost/stolen/damaged/cancelled
If you do not meet all the criteria for either of the above options, you have to lodge your passport in person - by appointment only - at the Embassy. You can also opt to lodge your application in person even if you are eligible to do so by mail. For information on how to lodge your renewal or any other passport application in person, visit Lodge a Passport Application in Person.
If you are eligible to lodge your application by mail, click the relevant application below for information on how to do so.
Prepare your application form:
The Australian Passport Office has introduced a new portal for clients to complete their passport application form online. You must register for an account and then complete the following steps:
- Read the PC7 Renewal Form Instruction Sheet
- Before getting photographs taken, read the Passport Photo Guidelines thoroughly
- Complete the PC7 Application Form
- Read the PC7 Checklist to ensure you are providing all necessary items and submitting it correctly
- Check the Passport Fees and Payment Methods section below and complete the complete a Payment Authorisation Form.
Avoid these common mistakes:
- Print the application on plain white A4 paper in black ink only. You may need to adjust your print settings so the top/bottom of the pages are not cut off.
- All sections should be signed using a black pen, within the white signature box. Ensure signatures have been witnessed where applicable.
- Applications, signatures, and photos must be less than six months old.
- Ensure your place of birth is exactly the same as your previous passport.
- Do not alter your signature or the date. Do not use white out/Tipp-Ex on your signature or the date. If there are errors on your application, you must reprint the form - taking care to sign and date it appropriately.
Supporting documents required:
- Completed application form
- Completed payment authorisation form
- At least two passport photos which meet the specifications, with your full name written on the back of one photo
- Do not attach the photos to the form, leave them loose in the envelope
- Please note that we do not need your current passport for an adult PC7 application
Mail your application:
- Put your completed application and all supporting documents in an A4 envelope.
- Do not fold your application.
- Do not use staples, paper clips, or anything else that may damage your photos.
- Send it by An Post Registered to: Passport Office, Australian Embassy, Level 3, 47/49 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 W634.
- Do not send your application by courier service
- Do not hand-deliver your application to the Embassy - it can be hand delivered to our building reception
Prepare your application form:
The Australian Passport Office has introduced a new portal for clients to complete their passport application form online. You must register for an account and then complete the following steps:
- Read the PC8 Application Form Instruction Sheet
- Before getting photographs taken, read the Passport Photo Guidelines thoroughly
- Complete the PC8 Child Passport Portal
- Check the Approved Guarantor List
- Review the PC8 Checklist to ensure you are providing all necessary items and submitting it correctly
- Check the Passport Fees and Payment Methods section below and complete the complete a Payment Authorisation Form.
- Parental Consent is required for a child passport. Everyone who’s giving consent must sign Section 15 of the form in front of a witness
- Children aged 10 or older must provide a signature unless there is a medical reason that prevents them from signing.
Avoid these common mistakes:
- Print the application on plain white A4 paper in black ink only. You may need to adjust your print settings so the top/bottom of the pages are not cut off.
- All sections should be signed using a black pen, within the white signature box. Ensure signatures have been witnessed where applicable.
- Applications, signatures, and photos must be less than six months old
- Ensure your place of birth is exactly the same as your previous passport
- Do not alter your signature or the date. Do not use white out/Tipp-Ex on your signature or the date. If there are errors on your application, you must reprint the form - taking care to sign and date it appropriately
Supporting documents required:
- Completed application form
- Completed payment authorisation form
- At least two passport photos which meet the specifications, one of which has been correctly endorsed by a guarantor
- Do not attach the photos to the form, leave them loose in the envelope
- Copies of both parents’ identity documents that show their name, photo, signature and current address
- If the current names of either parent are different to how they appear on the child’s birth certificate, please include certified documents that explain the change of name
- Where there is a change in parental circumstances or there is supporting documentation for an application that was not provided in the previous application, certified copies must be provided.
Mail your application:
- Put your completed application and all supporting documents in an A4 envelope.
- Do not fold your application.
- Do not use staples, paper clips, or anything else that may damage your photos.
- Send it by An Post Registered to: Passport Office, Australian Embassy, Level 3, 47/49 St Stephen's Green, Dublin, D02 W634.
- Do not send your application by courier service
- Do not hand-deliver your application to the Embassy - it can be hand delivered to our building reception
Fees are non-refundable and payable on the day you lodge your application. Payment is taken in Australian Dollars. The amount you are charged in euro may vary depending on the exchange rate and bank fees.
We accept payment by credit or debit card only; American Express is not accepted. It is essential to complete a payment authorisation form for the Embassy to process your payment. Please ensure this form is included with any applications submitted by mail.
In addition to the passport application fee, a $16 (€10) registered post fee is charged for each application.
Fees are set by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and regularly reviewed and adjusted for exchange rates. Current fees are as follows:
| Passport with 10 year validity for persons aged 18 and over - 34 visa pages (includes overseas surcharge of €108.00) | $596 (€346) |
| Passport with 10 year validity for children aged 16 and 17 - 34 visa pages (includes overseas surcharge of €53.00) | $502 (€291) |
| Passport for 5 year validity for children aged 15 and under - 34 visa pages (includes overseas surcharge of €53.00) | $298 (€173) |
| Passport 5 year validity for persons 75 and over - 34 visa pages (includes overseas surcharge of €108.00)* | $392 (€228) |
| Replacement passport if visa pages full (current passport must have 2 years validity; replacement will have same expiry date) - 34 visa pages* | $259 (€150) |
| Emergency Passport - 4 visa pages | $259 (€150) |
*Eligible applicants can opt to apply for a standard passport with 10-year validity instead*
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