Passport applications for Australian citizens currently living in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu are processed by the Australian Consulate-General, Chennai.
Other geographical locations within India
are:
- Australian High Commission, New Delhi
- Australian Consulate-General, Bengaluru
- Australian Consulate-General, Mumbai
To lodge a first-time child/ minor passport application (i.e. not a renewal of a previous Australian Passport) one biological parent must be present in-person (mandatory) with a prior appointment at our office.
For first-time applications for an adult passport (16 years and above), applicant’s to be present in-person is mandatory. Full parental consent is required for applicants in the age group of 16 & 17 years.
If your existing Australian Passport is lost or stolen, you will require an in-person appointment at our office.
Renewal passport applications for children up to 15 years and adults renewing their 10-year passports are not required to visit our office and can post or courier the completed application form(s) along with the required documents. There is no requirement to enclose any original documents.
Appointments can be booked via our online booking page. Please arrive five minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
Australian Passport holders are suggested to apply for a renewal before 6 months from the date of expiry of their current passport. Many countries require a minimum or more than 6 months of validity to clear immigration/ transit formalities.
You should allow up to six weeks to receive your passport from the date of issuance of the receipt (passport fees). Passport fees must be paid by an Indian or international visa/ mastercard debit or credit card. We do not accept UPI payments, cash or American Express cards.
The information on this page should be read in conjunction with information provided by the Australian Passport Office.
You may send email enquiries to [email protected] or contact our office on +91 44 4592 1300 during business hours.
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