Passports and Travel
If you are an Australian citizen and you are travelling overseas, you will need a passport. If your query relates to Australian passports you may need advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Passports website. The website address is: www.passports.gov.au
Frequently requested passport information
Renewals
Information on how to renew a passport near expiry.
www.passports.gov.au/Web/Renewal/index.aspx
Children’s passports
Information on how to apply for, and conditions of, children’s passports.
www.passports.gov.au/Web/Newppt/ApplyingU18.aspx
Lost or stolen passports
Report lost or stolen passports and apply for a new passport
Dual Citizens
Dual citizens needing passports must acquire separate passports for the individual countries of which they are citizens.
For people seeking a 'European Passport' - this term is a misnomer. Passports are issued by the Member States of the European Union themselves but there is a common format for their passports. Ordinary EU member state passports are burgundy-red, with the words "European Union" written in the national language or languages.
To acquire a passport from another country contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country or the relevant passport authority for that country.
Dual citizenship
You can be eligible for citizenship of more than one country. Information on dual citizenship.
www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/dual-citz.htm
List of foreign embassies in Australia
Contact the nearest embassy or consulate to inquire about passports for dual citizens.
Frequently requested information for Australians travelling overseas
Visas
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides general advice on visas for Australians travelling overseas.
List of foreign embassies in Australia
For visa information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you intend to visit.
www.info.dfat.gov.au/Info/.....
Advice for travelling overseas
The Smartraveller website provides safety and security tips when travelling overseas.
For any other queries
For any other queries relating to passports, please contact the Australian Passport Information Service directly through their website.
For any other queries relating to travelling overseas, please contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade directly through their website.
