Yes, you can download an Australian passport application form by completing it online through the official Australian Passport Office application portal, which then allows you to print the completed, personalized form to be lodged in person, or you can pick up a blank paper form from a participating post office. The online system directs you to the correct form, and you'll need to print it and gather original documents for lodging.
Online form
Passport Seva. The downloaded form should be printed back to back on standard A4 size papers. You must have the latest version of Acrobat Reader (9 or above) to read and print theseForms.
All applications must be lodged in person at a participating post office(Opens in a new tab/window) . This means, even if you complete an online form, you'll still need to print it and lodge it at a post office.
To get an Australian passport, you need documents proving your Australian citizenship (like a birth certificate or citizenship certificate), identity documents with your photo, signature, and address (like a driver's license and bank card), two compliant passport photos, and potentially documents for any name changes (like a marriage certificate). You must bring original documents when lodging your application in person.
Pensioner discounts for passports primarily apply in Australia, where seniors (75+) get a cheaper, 5-year senior's passport instead of the standard 10-year adult one, and in some countries like India (10% senior discount), but not typically for US passports, which have separate fees but no specific senior discount, though low-income waivers might exist. Australian seniors (75+) pay a reduced fee for their 5-year passport compared to the full adult fee, with specific cost breakdowns available from the Australian Passport Office.
What you need:
Print your completed application (colour or black & white) on Australian A4 or North American Letter-size paper. You may need to adjust your printer settings so that the application fits on Letter-size paper, especially if you use Google Chrome.
For routine Australian passport applications, allow at least 6 weeks, though you can pay extra for faster processing (2-day or 5-day) if you're eligible and have urgent travel, with final delivery by Registered Post adding more time. Child passports, especially with complex consent, can take longer, so plan well in advance, particularly for international travel.
Here is a list of documents needed for a passport appointment:
Please print legibly using black ink only. If you make an error, complete a new form.
Yes, all applicants need to carry two coloured photographs (size 4.5 x 3.5 cm) with white background.
* As per instructions in general guidelines, printout of duly filled online application form available at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/, should be submitted at VFS Centre. All particulars in the application should tally with those in the current passport.
If you're completing a paper application form, you need a guarantor. The guarantor must sign section 11 of your application form and the back of one passport photo. They must use a black pen and write, 'This is a true photo of [your full name]'.
Non-emergency applicants must secure an online appointment at https://www.passport.gov.ph/. Senior citizens, persons with disability, pregnant women, and minors seven (7) years old and below may apply without an appointment and may also avail of other consular services in addition to passport renewal.
You can get Australian passport application forms online through the Australian Passport Office website, which lets you fill out and print forms, or by picking up a physical blank form at a participating Australia Post outlet (often a purple child form). For overseas applications, you can get forms from an Australian diplomatic or consular mission.
No, you shouldn't use tape to attach your passport photo. Staples are the only approved method for securing your photo to the application form when renewing by mail. Similarly, don't use glue.
Even a small mistake—such as from a data or printing error—can result in an incorrect passport application that can delay or thwart your travel plans entirely.
The US State Department advises you to take your picture in “clothing normally worn on a daily basis” in darker colors and without patterns. Plain t-shirts and collar shirts are appropriate, but uniforms and certain accessories (e.g., a hat) aren't allowed.
How to renew your passport and what documents you will need
Passport photo requirements
Your guarantor also needs to sign 1 of your photos. Read the full photo requirements(opens in a new tab) for more information.
NO APPOINTMENT IS NEEDED for the following:
Senior Citizen with Senior Citizen ID. Person with Disability (PWDs) with PWD ID or visible disability. Solo Parent with Valid Solo Parent ID. Pregnant women with medical certificate.
Pose and Expression
Use a neutral facial expression or natural smile. Avoid showing teeth. Look directly at the camera with your eyes open. Make sure that your eyes are not obstructed or covered by your hair.
Yes, Australian passport prices increased in January 2025, and then again on January 1, 2026, with the 10-year adult passport rising to $422, continuing an annual adjustment trend linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The fee for a 10-year adult passport was $412 in 2025 before this latest hike, making it one of the world's most expensive travel documents.