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Australia Consular Services / 22 CFR § 41.104

Australian Passport Renewal in USA (Embassy Guide)

Official U.S.-based application procedures, required forms, and submission instructions.

Consular Authority Info

Official Processing Authority:Australian Passport Office / DFAT

For Australian adults whose current passport was issued when they were 16 or older and is valid or expired for less than 3 years, you can renew by mail. You must complete the application online, print the checklist form, sign and date it in black ink, and mail it along with your physical passport and photos to the Australian Embassy in Washington D.C. (or designated consulates in New York or San Francisco). If you do not qualify for mail-in renewal (e.g., first adult passport, or child passport), you must book an appointment and apply in person at the Embassy or consulate. Australia has extremely strict photo rules: glasses are prohibited even if you wear them daily, and the background must be a specific uniform plain light-grey color.

📋 Mandatory Document Checklist

You must prepare and include the following original documents and copies in your application package:

Printed application form generated from the official AusPassport portal
Current Australian passport (original, valid or expired for less than 3 years)
Two identical Australian-size passport photos (35mm to 40mm wide x 45mm to 50mm high, light grey background, no glasses allowed)
U.S. address proof and credit card details on the payment authorization form
Safe Filing Guidelines

Always make full-color digital scans of your current passport data pages and valid U.S. visa stamps before mailing your physical documents anywhere. Having digital backups speeds up emergency replacement documents if packages are lost.

Ensure that all checks, cashier's checks, or money orders are made out to the exact spelling of the consular office or authorized vendor (e.g., 'VFS Services USA Inc.').

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The official submission method for Australia passport renewal is: Online form completion via 'AusPassport', print the PDF, and mail to the Australian Embassy in Washington DC or book an in-person interview depending on passport type..

The typical processing timeframe for Australia passport renewal in the U.S. is: 4 to 6 weeks.

The estimated consular fee structure for Australia passport renewal is: $325.00 AUD standard fee + $150.00 AUD overseas surcharge (Adult 10-year passport). Fee is charged in USD equivalent..

No. A valid U.S. visa foil inside an expired foreign passport remains legally valid for U.S. entry when presented together with your new, unexpired passport, provided both passports are from the same country.

Always use trackable mail with signature confirmation (USPS Priority Express or FedEx/UPS). Maintain full-color digital scans of your current passport data page, visa stamps, and Form I-94 prior to mailing.

State DMVs cap driver's license expiration dates at either the Form I-94 end date or the foreign passport expiration date, whichever occurs first. Renewing your passport allows full license validity extension.
Official Consular Portals

• U.S. Department of State Expat Information: travel.state.gov

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Guide At-A-Glance
Fees$325.00 AUD standard fee + $150.00 AUD overseas surcharge (Adult 10-year passport). Fee is charged in USD equivalent.
Processing Time4 to 6 weeks
Submission MethodOnline form completion via 'AusPassport', print the PDF, and mail to the Australian Embassy in Washington DC or book an in-person interview depending on passport type.
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