Passport services
The Australian Government delivers passport services for Australians through the Australian Passport Office.
In Australia, the Australian Passport Office delivers services through its locations in each state and territory and through Australia Post locations. Overseas, it delivers services through most Australian embassies or consulates.
The Australian Passport Office is part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Passports in Australia
If you are in Australia and need a passport, contact the Australian Passport Office directly.
The passport office also issues other types of travel documents and some notarial services. This includes Certificates of No Impediment to marriage (CNIs).
Also see our general information about passports in Australia and notarial services in Australia.
Passports overseas
If you're overseas and need a passport, contact your nearest Australian embassy or consulate.
Also see our general information about passports overseas and notarial services overseas.
Read more
- See our general information about passports in Australia.
- Read about passports overseas.
- Learn what to do if your passport is lost or stolen.
- See our advice on what to do if you've been mugged or robbed.
See also
- Refer to our advice on passport validity
- Contact the Australian Passport office for all enquiries about passports in Australia.
- Find your nearest Australian Passport Office location.
- See the list of Australian embassies and consulates overseas.
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