Apply or Renew a Passport
On This Page
• Path A - Adult renewal (PC7 Form), by mail
• Path B - Adult renewal (PC7 Form), in person by appointment
• Path C - Child renewal (PC8 Form), by mail
• Path D - Adult/Child First Passport, replacement passport etc (PC8 Form), in person by appointment
Not sure which of the paths is right for you? Use the Q&A tool on the Passport Services page - it will send you straight to the right one.
Who is this for?
Adults renewing a 10 year passport that has less that 2 years until expiry, has no changes to their name and not replacing it for full visa pages or damage.
1
Complete your form online
Complete and download the PC7 renewal form (passports.gov.au), then lodge it within 6 months.
2
Print and sign
Print on plain white A4 paper, nothing cut off. Sign in black pen, inside the signature box.
3
Photos
Two identical colour photos, taken in the last 6 months, with your full name on the back of one. Don't attach them to the form. No editing, including background removal or brightening. See full photo guidlines on passports.gov.au.
4
Post your application
Complete the payment authorisation form and checklist, then mail your completed application form, passport photos and payment form to: Australian High Commission, Passports Office, 25 Napier Road, Singapore 258507.
Passport Fees are charged in AUD.
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Once it's ready
We'll email you when it's ready for collection, or when it's posted to your Singapore address. Allow at least 6 weeks from payment.
Who is this for?
Adults who qualify for the renewal form, but need an appointment — because more than 2 years' validity remains, you're replacing a passport with full visa pages or damage, or you'd simply prefer to lodge in person.
1
Complete your form online
Complete and download the PC7 renewal form (passports.gov.au), then lodge it within 6 months.
2
Print and sign
Print on plain white A4 paper, nothing cut off. Sign in black pen, inside the signature box.
3
Photos
Two identical colour photos, taken in the last 6 months, with your full name on the back of one. Don't attach them to the form. No editing, including background removal or brightening. See full photo guidlines (passports.gov.au).
4
Book an appointment
Make an appointment and bring your completed application form, 2 x printed passport photos, previous passport and a physical payment credit/debit card.
Passport Fees are charged in AUD and we cannot accept contactless payment, please bring a physical card.
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Once it's ready
We'll email you when it's ready for collection, or when it's posted to your Singapore address. Allow at least 6 weeks from payment.
Who is this for?
Children under 16 who have held an Australian passport before, passport that has less that 2 years until it expires and no changes to their name.
1
Complete the form online
Complete and download the PC8 Overseas Passport Application form (passports.gov.au), then lodge it within 6 months.
2
Print and sign
Print on plain white A4 paper, nothing cut off. Children aged 10+ must sign section 18 in black pen, fully inside the signature box.
3
Photos
Two identical colour photos, taken in the last 6 months, with your full name on the back of one. Don't attach them to the form. No editing, including background removal or brightening. See full photo guidlines (passports.gov.au).
4
Gather supporting documents
The child's original full birth certificate, the childs previous Australian Passport (if applicable), the lodging parent's ID showing photo/signature/address, proof the child is an Australian citizen, proof of any name change, and any relevant court orders.
For more information see Identity documents you need | Australian Passport Office
5
Arrange a guarantor
A guarantor confirms the child's identity. See Guarantors, referees and witnesses (passports.gov.au) for who qualifies and what they sign.
6
Get consent witnessed
Each parent giving consent signs section 15 in front of a witness who isn't related to you and doesn't live at your address.
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Post your application
Mail the completed form, photos, copies of supporting documents, application checklist and payment authorisation form to: Australian High Commission, Passports Office, 25 Napier Road, Singapore 258507.
Passport Fees are charged in AUD.
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Once it's ready
We'll email you when it's ready for collection, or when it's posted to your Singapore address. Allow at least 6 weeks from payment.
Who this is for
Use this path if any of these apply - you are:
• applying for your first-ever Australian passport
• under 18 and have never held an Australian passport
• 16 or over and applying for a first adult 10-year passport
• 16 or 17 years old and renewing a passport (even if you've held one before)
• replacing a passport that was lost or stolen
• applying for your first passport after resuming citizenship
• changing your name or gender since your last passport
• replacing a limited-validity, emergency or other temporary travel document
• unable to answer the security questions on the renewal form
1
Complete your form online
Complete and download the PC8 Overseas Passport Application form (passports.gov.au), then lodge it within 6 months.
2
Print and sign
Print on plain white A4 paper. Sign in black pen, inside the signature box. Children aged 10+ must sign too, unless a medical reason or disability prevents it.
3
Photos
Two identical colour photos, taken in the last 6 months, with your full name on the back of one. Don't attach them to the form. No editing, including background removal or brightening. See full photo guidlines(passports.gov.au).
4
Gather your supporting documents
Adult applications need: full birth certificate, proof of citizenship, ID showing name/photo/signature/address, and proof of any change of name or gender.
Child applications need: child's full birth certificate, the lodging parent's ID showing name/photo/signature/address, childs' proof of citizenship, child's proof of any name change, any relevant court orders, and consent from all parents with parental responsibility.
For more information see Identity documents you need | Australian Passport Office
5
Arrange a guarantor
A guarantor confirms your identity and signs section 11 of the form. See Guarantors, referees and witnesses on the Australian Passport Office site for who qualifies and what they sign.
6
Get consent witnessed (child applications only)
Each parent giving consent signs section 15 in front of a witness who isn't related to you and doesn't live at your address. Passport staff can't act as witnesses.
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Book an appointment
Book online and bring your previous passport. Bring to your appointment your completed application form, passport photos and payment credit/debit card.
Passport Fees are charged in AUD and we cannot accept contactless payment, please bring a physical card.
Book an appointment →8
Once it's ready
We'll email you when it's ready for collection, or when it's posted to your Singapore address. Allow at least 6 weeks from payment.
Questions?
See the frequently asked questions on the Passport Services page, or call us on +65 6836 4100.