Apply for a new Australian passport

Complete a form online through the Australian Passport Office website and then bring a printed copy to your passport application lodgement (see Step 3).

Alternatively, if you are unable to complete the form online, pick up a new passport application form for an adult or child passport from a participating Post Office that performs passport application lodgements.

The Australian Passport Office website and the passport application form provide information on how to complete the form and which documentation is required in order to process your application.

There are strict guidelines about the quality of your passport photos. To ensure you tick all of the boxes the first time round, here's some helpful reading:

• Find out more about passport photograph guidelines
• If the application requires a guarantor/referee, ensure you follow the Australian Passport Office's photo requirements for guarantor/referees.

Post Offices that offer Instant ID Photos can take quality passpo