Adult renewal passport applications

Passport applications can be sent to our office by India Post or by courier (adult renewal applications only).

You can submit applications for adult passport renewals via India Post or courier if you meet the following criteria. If your existing passport is damaged, please contact our office before completing a renewal application.

Eligibility for adult passport renewal

You are 18 years or over and have an Australian Passport that: 

• was issued when you were aged 16 years or older; and 
• was issued on or after 1 January 2006; and 
• when it was issued, had at least two years' validity; and 
• has your current name, date of birth, place or birth and gender; and 
• has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled. 

If you can answer yes to all the above, please complete a passport renewal application form (PC7) through the online portal. 

Once you have filled and completed your online application form:

• Print and sign your application form
  • Print on plain white A4 paper, using black ink only. Make sure the top or bottom of the page is not cut off. Refer to more information on printing your application form.
  • Sign the form using black pen, within the signature box (signature should not be beyond/ outside the white rectangular box on the application). Make sure there are no alterations/ whiteouts on the signature or the date sections.
  • Please do not enclose any original documents or your current Australian Passport
  • Three or more identical colour photos (glossy finish only), less than 6 months old with your full name written (in capital letters) on the reverse of one photograph. Refer to photo guidelines for more information.
  • Do NOT attach the photos to the application form as this may damage them. We suggest sealing the photo (photo with your name written) in a separate sachet so that the ink does not smear on the other photos thereby causing damage. Do NOT use jump clips or staple pins on the application form or photographs. This will cause damage and probably result in longer turnaround times in processing of your passport application.
  • Request your photographer to provide you with a soft copy of your photograph in case there are any issues with the print quality.
• Include a photocopy of the bio-page of your existing Australian Passport.
• Include a self-addressed envelope with your Indian mobile number. You must ensure the address is complete with landmarks if any and the post-code. This will enable the courier company to delivery your renewed Australian Passport in a prompt manner.
• Post or courier (you may use any company that suits your convenience) your application to the Australian Consulate-General, Chennai.
• If you have opted to collect your renewed passport from our office, please note
  1. You do not require an appointment to collect your passport. Please wait until you are informed that your passport is ready for collection before coming to our office.

 

1. Passports can be collected between Monday - Friday between 9:00am - 12:00pm and 2:00pm - 4:00pm (excluding public holidays).

On receipt of your application, we will contact you for payment (passport fee). Please note the passport fee may vary each month as per the exchange rate.