Adult Renewal Passport application
The Australian Embassy in The Hague is now accepting adult renewal applications by post (PC7).
Please read this page in full and refer to Passport FAQ’s before contacting us.
Passports are currently subject to a processing time of approximately 6 weeks from the date of payment.
There is no fast tracked or priority processing offered outside of Australia.
Please consider this timeframe when planning holidays including trips to Australia.
Eligibility
Adults can renew their Australian passport if all the following are true:
- you are an adult (18 years or older), AND
- your most recent passport was issued when you were 16 years or older, AND
- you are not changing any of your personal details on the passport, AND
- your most recent passport is/was valid for over 2 years at the time of issue, AND
- your most recent passport has not been reported lost/stolen AND
- your most recent passport was issued on or after 01/01/2006, AND
- you are successfully able to answer the security questions on the website.
If you answer No to any of these questions, you will need to apply using the full application process.
Please click on the headings below and follow the instructions:
You will be prompted to create an account. The site will ask you a series of questions to direct you to the correct application form.
The application must be lodged within six months of completion.
Print your application on plain white A4 paper, using black ink only.
Sign using black pen, within the signature box. Make sure there are no alterations or whiteout on the signature or the date.
Two identical colour photos, less than 6 months old, with your full name written on the back of one of the photos. Refer to photo guidelines for the Australian standards.
Do not attach the photos to the application or use a paperclip as this may damage the photo.
All mail should be addressed to:
Passport Services
Australian Embassy the Hague
Carnegielaan 4
2517 KH The Hague, The Netherlands
Please do not send to us your current or expired passport. It is not required.
Once the application is received and reviewed, the Australian Embassy in The Hague will contact you by email with payment details.
Refer to Passport Fees as part of your preparation.
Upon payment your application is sent to the Australian Passport Office.
Due to a high demand in passport applications, it is advisable to lodge your passport application as soon as possible and in considerable advance of any planned travel.
Current processing times are a minimum of 6 working weeks from the lodgement of a complete application and payment of applicable fees.