Adult or Child Renewal Passport application - name change or gender change
The Australian Embassy in The Hague is now accepting adult & child renewal passport applications for a name change or gender change by in person interview.
Please read this page in full and refer to Passport FAQ’s before contacting us.
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.
Children 10 years or older must provide a signature unless there is a medical reason or disability that prevents them from signing.
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.
A guarantor must sign section 11 of the application form and endorse the back of a passport photo by writing ‘This is a true photo of [the applicant’s full name]’ and signing in black pen.
There are two types of guarantors you can chose from - A current Australian passport holder or A non-Australian who is currently employed in a particular occupation group. Refer to Passport Guarantors page for more information including approved occupations.
Parental consent is required for a child application. Everyone providing the consent must sign section 15 of the form in front of a witness.
Ensure that the names in section 13 A&B & 14 A&B are not left blank.
- Evidence that you’re an Australian citizen
- A document that confirms your place of birth and gender
- Identity documents showing your photo, signature, and current residential address
- Documents that prove any change of name or change of gender
Documents presented as part of your passport interview must be originals. We are unable to accept certified copies.
Passport services are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between 0900 and 1200hrs by appointment only (with the exception of public holidays).
You must bring your application form, original supporting documentation, and passport photos to the appointment.
Children aged 16 or 17 must attend the interview with one parent. Children aged 15 years and under are not required to attend.
Make an appointment for your interview through the button below
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You pay the fee when you lodge your application at the interview.
All fees are charged in Australian Dollars (AUD) and may be affected by exchange rates and other applicable international transaction fees.
We accept American Express, credit/debit cards with 16 or 18 digits (no letters accepted). Please note that Dutch ‘pin’ cards and cash are not accepted.
Refer to Passport Fees as part of your preparation.
Upon payment your application is sent to the Australian Passport Office.
Passport application fees can only be refunded in exceptional circumstances. For further information on passport application refunds, refer to the Australian Passport Office refunds webpage.
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.
If you have chosen to have your passport returned by post, you will receive a PostNL track and trace code once dispatch is confirmed.
Alternatively, if you opted for collection, you will be notified when your passport is ready to be collected.