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.

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1. Determine the Type of Application

Before you begin, figure out which application applies to your situation:

• First-time applicants, children under 16, or those replacing a lost/stolen passport must use Form DS-11.
• Adult renewals (if your previous passport was issued within the last 15 years and you were over 16 when it was issued) generally use Form DS-82.

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2. Complete the Application Form

All passport applications must be completed online and printed:

• Go to the U.S. State Department’s Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).
• Fill out the relevant form (DS-11 or DS-82).
• Print the form with the barcode. Do not sign until instructed at your appointment (for DS-11 applicants).

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3. Gather Required Documents

You will need:

• Proof of U.S. citizenship (previous U.S. passport, Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or U.S. birth certificate).
• Proof of identity (driver’s license, government-issued photo ID).
• Passport photo (2×2 inches, recent, on a white background—many photo services in Australia are familiar with U.S. requirements).
• Payment (credit card accepted at the Consulate; fees vary depending on type of passport).
• Evidence of travel (for emergency passport applications).

For children, additional documents are required:

• Both parents’ consent (or legal proof of sole custody).
• Child’s birth certificate showing parental relationship.

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4. Make an Appointment

All applicants must book an appointment online:

• Visit the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Australia website.
• Choose your nearest location (Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, or Canberra).
• Schedule a Passport Appointment.

Walk-ins are not accepted.

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5. Attend Your Appointment

Bring your completed form, supporting documents, and photo to your appointment. DS-11 applicants must sign in front of a consular officer. Staff will review your application and collect fees.

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6. Processing Time and Passport Delivery

• Regular processing: Usually takes about 2–4 weeks.
• Emergency travel: You may be eligible for a limited-validity emergency passport (issued within a few days).
• New passports are typically returned by registered post (Express Post), so bring a prepaid envelope if required.

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7. Lost or Stolen Passports

If your passport has been lost or stolen, you must complete Form DS-64 in addition to the DS-11 form. Report the loss as soon as possible to protect against identity fraud.