Chinese citizens living in Australia can apply for a new Chinese passport, renew their existing passport, or replace a lost or stolen passport through the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Canberra or the Chinese Consulates-General in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. Applications are handled in person and must follow strict identity…

If you are a British citizen living in Australia, you can apply for a new passport, renew your existing passport, or replace a lost or stolen passport through His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) in the United Kingdom. Applications are not processed through the British High Commission in Canberra or UK Consulates in Australia—they must be…

If you are a Canadian citizen living in or visiting Australia, you can apply for a new Canadian passport, renew your passport, or replace a lost or stolen passport through the High Commission of Canada in Canberra or the Canadian Consulates in Sydney and Melbourne. Below is a step-by-step guide. 1. Confirm Your Eligibility and…

If you are a U.S. citizen living in or visiting Australia, you can apply for a new U.S. passport, renew your passport, or replace a lost or stolen passport through the U.S. Mission to Australia, which includes the Embassy in Canberra and Consulates in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the process.…

A Single Status Certificate (sometimes called a No Record of Marriage or Certificate of No Impediment) is an official document that confirms you have not been married in New South Wales (NSW). It is often required if you are planning to marry overseas or need to prove your single status for legal or administrative purposes…

A Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI) is an official document issued by the Australian Government confirming that you are free to marry. Many overseas authorities require this certificate before allowing a foreign citizen to marry within their jurisdiction. If you are planning an international marriage, here’s what you need to know about obtaining…

Applying for a New South Wales (NSW) driver’s licence as a migrant or international visitor often involves presenting your Indian driver’s licence and passport as key identity documents. But if the names on these documents don’t match—whether due to spelling variations, expanded initials, middle names, or marriage-related changes—you’ll need to take extra steps to satisfy…

What Is Form V? Form V—officially titled the “Affidavit for a Passport in Lieu of Lost/Damaged Passport”—is an affidavit required when applying for a replacement Indian passport through VFS Global. It serves as a legal declaration about the circumstances of your lost or damaged passport, to be submitted alongside your passport application. This form must be…

1. What Is Form I? Form I is a solemn declaration required when applying for certain Indian passport services, particularly through VFS Global in Australia. The applicant must affirm several statements under oath, including: The form also contains spaces for the applicant’s details—such as place and date of birth—and requires a signature. If the applicant…

1. Documents Must Be Notarized by a Notary Public (Not JPs) 2. Required Documents That Must Be Notarized VFS Global’s checklists (e.g., for Indian passport and miscellaneous services) specify several situations where notarization by a Notary Public is mandatory: 3. Why Only Notaries Public (Not JPs)? A 2025 blog clarifies that VFS’s updated rules for…