Australian Passport Applications
Passport Renewals by mail
Eligibility:
Adults (18 years and over)
For a renewal, you will need a passport that:
- was issued when you were aged 16 or older
- was issued on or after 1 January 2006
- had, when it was issued, at least two years’ validity
- has your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender (and you do not intend to change any details)
- has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled.
Children (15 years and under)
- under the age of 16
- has previously held an Australian passport
In-person appointments
Applications that must be lodged in person by appointment only:
- First passports
- Name or gender change on your passport
- Replacement of lost/stolen passport
- Applicants aged 16 and over applying for their first ten-year adult passport
Please ensure that you have all the relevant documents, that your photos meet the requirements, and that you have filled in the form correctly before booking an appointment with or sending the application to us.
You may book an appointment at one of these locations
Processing times
Please allow at least 6 weeks to receive your new passport after successful lodgement. There can be significant delays if the photos are not accepted or documents are missing. It is not possible to expedite applications lodged outside of Australia.
Once you have lodged your passport application, you can use the status tracker to check its progress. You will need your application number, which you can find on the receipt.
Technical support for the Application Portal
This support will take you through the process of creating an account and starting an online passport application:
Further information
Emergency passport
In special circumstances an Emergency passport can be issued to Australian citizens where either they cannot complete all requirements (other than identity, citizenship and entitlement) for the issue of a full validity passport or they can complete all requirements but there is an exceptional need to travel urgently.
The Emergency passport contains only 4 visa pages and its validity is usually limited to a period of seven months. The current processing time for an emergency passport is 2 business days. A full validity passport may be applied for simultaneously, utilising the same application as the Emergency Passport.
It is the responsibility of the holder to ensure the travel document is suitable for entry, transit and exit for any ongoing travel including visa requirements.
If you need to travel within the next 48 hours, please contact the Australian Embassy Vienna on +43 1 506740 or
immediately.Passport validity
Ordinary passport:
10 - year validity for persons aged 16 and over
5 - year validity for children under 16 years and optional for persons aged 75 years and over
Replacement Passport:
Only available to overseas applicants with full visa pages or minor damages but more than 2 years validity remaining on their current passport. A replacement passport will be issued with the same expiry date as the passport being replaced.
Entry, exit and transit requirements
Some countries won't let you enter unless your passport is valid for six months after you plan to leave that country. It can apply even if you're just transiting or stopping over.
Some foreign governments and airlines apply the rule inconsistently. If you’re not sure your passport will be valid for long enough for your journey, consider getting a new passport.
Report a lost or stolen passport
If your passport is lost or stolen, you have to tell us. Phone us on +43 1 506740 or call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre in Australia on +61 2 6261 3305.
If your passport was stolen, report it to the local police and obtain a copy of the police report.Privacy Policy
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) uses third-party software (Setmore) to manage the Embassy's appointments. Your personal information (including your name and contact details) will be collected by DFAT via Setmore to book your appointment and for related purposes. By proceeding with this booking, you are consenting to the collection of this information by Setmore on DFAT's behalf for these purposes. If this information is not collected, DFAT's ability to arrange your appointment will be limited. Your personal information will be handled by Setmore in accordance with Setmore's Privacy Policy, and by DFAT in accordance with DFAT's Privacy Policy.