Apply for an Australian adult passport

Australian passports are issued only to Australian citizens. Passport application forms are available online and from most Australia Post outlets. The Australian Passport Office aims to post out your passport within 10 working days of receiving all required information and documentation. You should allow extra time for Australia Post outlets to forward your application to a passport office. If you are in Australia and need your passport in a hurry, you may qualify to lodge your form directly with a Passport Office. If you are overseas, contact your nearest Australian mission.

http://australia.gov.au/service/apply-for-an-australian-adult-passport

Australian embassies, high commissions, consulates, multilateral missions and representative offices

Address, telephone and fax numbers for Australian embassy, consulate and mission offices around the world. Links to their websites and details on their Head of Mission. Links to Canadian diplomatic missions providing consular assistance to Australians.

http://www.dfat.gov.au/missions/

Centrelink international services

Centrelink International Services handles the day-to-day details of making social security payments to customers who are outside Australia.

http://australia.gov.au/service/centrelink-international-services

Child born overseas to an Australian citizen

Links to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on citizenship for children born overseas to an Australian parent.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/how_to_apply/born_overseas/

Citizenship applications

Links to Online service for Citizenship Applications. Provides information to allow migrants to both check their eligibility and apply for Australian citizenship. Available to people wanting to apply for a grant of Australian citizenship.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/citizenship.htm

Current citizens

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to Information for current citizens including Australian citizens by birth, long term residents in Australia and Australians living overseas. Includes information on resuming your citizenship.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/current/

Dual citizenship

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on dual citizenship for Australian citizens.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/current/dual_citizenship/

Exempt foreign employment income

If you are an Australian resident working overseas, this will help you to work out whether or not your income is exempt from income tax in Australia.

http://www.ato.gov.au/individuals/content.asp?doc=/content/28908.htm&pc=001/002/012/009&mnu=1033&mfp=001/002&st=&cy=1

Leaving Australia permanently

This Centrelink page provides information for people who are living overseas permanently, and who currently receive a payment. Page has links to further detailed information for the various payments.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/overseas/living.htm

Leaving Australia temporarily

This Centrelink page provides information about the affect that overseas travel may have on Centrelink payments. Contains links to related information and a form, Certification of location in a country with which Australia has a social security agreement.

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/overseas/temporary.htm

Lost or stolen passport – Online reporting

You can report your Australian passport lost or stolen online. This should be done as soon as practicable. To use this service, you must know your passport number. You will be required to confirm your identity, and then asked about the circumstances of the loss. If you wish to replace your passport at this time, you can also complete the appropriate passport application form online.

http://australia.gov.au/service/lost-or-stolen-passport-online-reporting

Marriage overseas - general requirements

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade page provides a general guide to requirements which may need to be met in order for a marriage to be legal in another country.

http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/marriage_os.html

Obtaining a new adult or child passport while overseas

This page contains information about obtaining a new adult or child's passport while overseas.

https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/newppt/overseas/index.aspx

Overseas electors

Overseas or going overseas? Australian Electoral Commission page providing comprehensive information and forms for overseas voters.

http://www.aec.gov.au/Enrolling_to_vote/overseas/index.htm

Renew an Australian adult passport

If you are an Australian adult citizen aged 18 years or over and can provide at interview an Australian adult passport which is current or has expired within the last 24 months and shows your current personal details, you can complete an Australian Passport Renewal Application.

http://australia.gov.au/service/renew-an-australian-adult-passport