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Assisting Australians overseas within limits
Travel information for Australians
Get the latest travel advisories and other traveller hints from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Consular and Passport Section:
Hours of Work:
Monday-Thursday: 08:00-12:30 and 13:00-16:30
Friday: 08:00-13:00
In case of an emergency after hours, the Consular Operations Centre may be contacted by calling the 24 hour Duty Officer in Canberra TOLL FREE 180 945 1052
or +61 2 6261 3305.
Australian Passport Information:
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Australian Passport Information:
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
NEW PASSPORT APPLICATION FORMS WILL BE INTRODUCED ON 1ST JULY 2008. CURRENT FORMS CAN CONTINUE TO BE USED UNTIL 30TH SEPTEMBER 2008 BUT AFTER THIS DATE ONLY THE NEW FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE EMBASSY.
AUSTRALIANS IN POSSESSION OF VALID 10 YEAR PASSPORTS OR 10 YEAR PASSPORTS THAT HAVE EXPIRED LESS THAN 12 MONTHS ARE ENCOURAGED TO USE PASSPORT RENEWAL FORMS WHEN THEY APPLY FOR NEW PASSPORTS. THE ONLY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED WHEN LODGING A RENEWAL FORM IS THE PASSPORT BEING REPLACED.
FROM 1ST JULY 2008, WHERE THE RENEWAL OPTION DOES NOT APPLY, THE NEW FULL PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM WILL REQUIRE THE APPLICANT TO PROVIDE THE ORIGINAL OF EITHER THEIR FULL AUSTRALIAN BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR THEIR AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP IN SUPPORT OF THEIR APPLICATION, AS WELL AS THEIR PREVIOUS PASSPORT. IF THEIR AUSTRALIAN CERTIFICATE OF CITIZENSHIP DOES NOT INCLUDE THEIR PLACE OF BIRTH AND THEIR SEX, THE APPLICANT WILL ALSO HAVE TO PROVIDE THEIR ORIGINAL OVERSEAS BIRTH CERTIFICATE PLUS A NOTARIZED TRANSLATION OF THE BIRTH CERTIFICATE IF IT IS NOT IN ENGLISH.
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It is possible to complete an Australian Passport Renewal Application Form provided that:
You are 18 years of age or over and have an Australian Adult passport that
was valid for ten years
is current, or expired less than twelve months ago
was issued in your current name, date of birth and sex.
ALL other applicants must complete an Application for an Australian Passport (NOT A RENEWAL APPLICATION) and should read the attached information .
All application forms are available at: www.passports.gov.au
Please contact the Passport Section of the Embassy, tel 03 6935000 Ext 127.
for further information regarding applications and passport fees in NIS.
Current regular passport fees as of 1/07/2008:
ADULT PASSPORTS: NIS 652.00
MINOR PASSPORTS (TILL AGE18): NIS 326.00
Please note that Passport Fees may change on the first day of each month.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING PASSPORT PHOTOS:
SIZE OF HEAD IN PHOTO MUST BE BETWEEN 32-36MM FROM TOP OF HEAD TO CHIN.
MOUTHS MUST BE CLOSED (NEUTRAL EXPRESSION - NO SMILES)
BACKGROUND MUST BE PLAIN.
PARENTS HANDS ETC SHOULD NOT BE VISIBLE IN PHOTOS OF BABIES
IT IS PREFERABLE THAT CLIENTS WEARING GLASSES REMOVE THEM AS THE RELECTION OF THE FLASH CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS PREVENTING THE EYES FROM BEING CLEARLY SEEN.
Australian-Israeli dual national citizens:
Clarify your military service position.
On-line registration for Australians overseas
We encourage use of this online registration service by Australians planning to reside overseas for extended periods, and those travelling to locations where there are security risks.
Register of Australian Citizens in Israel:Is your name in the Registry of Australian Citizens in Israel?
Lost/Stolen Passports:
Contact the Embassy: Tel: 03 6935000 Ext 127
Consular Items for Australian Travellers
If you are the victim of sexual assault while travelling overseas
Backpacking overseas? Some tips
If you are arrested or gaoled overseas
Living in Country
- Citizenship
- Taxation issues
- International driving permits
- Birth, marriage and death certificates
- Police clearances
- Marriage overseas
- Authentications and apostilles
Former residents
A gateway to information about Australian benefits, payments and services
Returning to Australia
Handy information for Australians or residents returning from a holiday or moving back to Australia.
Taking cats and dogs to Australia