• To renew or apply for a passport, you can start your application by following the link.

    https://www.passports.gov.au/apply-or-renew

    You should allow a minimum of 6 weeks to receive a passport, no matter where you apply.


    A child passport can take longer, particularly in cases without full parental consent. 

  • Fees as of 1 January 2025
    10-year validity passport (for persons aged 16 and over) - $412AUD


    5-year validity passport (for children under 16) - $208AUD

    5-year validity passport (optional for persons 75 and over) - - $208AUD

  • Before you book travel, check your passport expiry date. Some countries won’t let you enter on a passport that expires in less than 6 months.

    Check your passport for signs of damage, like rips, marks, stains or missing pages. Even minor passport damage may stop you from entering your destination country.

  • The ETIAS, or European Travel Information and Authorization System, is an online travel authorization that will soon be mandatory for Australians and citizens of around 60 other countries.

    This system is similar to the US ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization), which also pre-screens travelers to the US before they enter the country.

    The ETIAS is an electronic travel authorization, not a visa. It applies to non-EU nationals who currently enjoy visa-free travel to the Schengen Zone, with countries including Spain, France, and Switzerland.

    This system collects personal details, passport information, and travel history before granting approval. Automated security checks screen applicants against databases like Europol and Interpol to detect potential threats.

  • Luckily the roll out of ETIAS has been delayed.

    The ETIAS system is set to launch in 2026. ETIAS is expected to be implemented in the last quarter of 2026