Passports: Adult renewal by mail

Adult Renewals (PC7 form) - by mail                                                                                                  Eligibility To renew your adult passport by mail, you must be aged 18 years or older and have a passport that: was issued when you were aged 16 or older was issued on or after 1 January 2006 had, when it was issued, at least two years’ validity has your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender, and has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled. If you don't meet all of these criteria, you’ll need to book an appointment to lodge your application in person.

 

1. Complete the application form online

• When you create your passports account, you will be directed automatically to the correct form.

• Please ensure the contact details on your form are up to date.
   

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2. Print, sign and date your form

• Print the application on plain white A4 paper in black ink only. You may need to adjust your print settings so that the top/bottom of the pages are not cut off. Applications must be less than six months old.
   
• Sign the form using a black pen only, within the white signature box with no alterations or ‘whiteout’ on the signature or the date. If your signature touches the edge of the box or beyond, the application cannot be processed.

 

3. Supporting documents

PC7s are a streamlined renewal form. You only need to send us:

• Your completed application form, and

• At least two passport photos (see below).

 

4. Photos

• Two Australian standard passport photos, less than six months old, with your full name written on the back of one photo with a black pen. The photos must meet our photo guidelines.

  • Please note: It is helpful if you can provide four photos, in case one or both photos are rejected for minor scratches, dust or other blemishes when scanned. We will return any unused photos to you with your new passport.

• Please do not attach the photos to the form as this may damage them. Send them loose or in an envelope.

 

5. Payment

• Please download and fill out this Credit Card Authorisation Form and include it in your application.

 

6. Mail us your application

• Please send your completed application form and passport photos to:

               Attn: Passports     

               Australian Embassy

               Box 824

               SE-101 36 Stockholm

               Sweden

 

• Please don't send your passport with your application.

 

7. We will tell you when your passport is ready

Passports are currently taking up to 6 weeks to arrive at the Embassy from successful lodgement. Incomplete applications will cause delays. You should factor these timeframes into your travel plans. Additional delivery time may also be required if your new passport is returned to you by mail.

While your application is being processed, your previous passport remains valid until its expiry date. It will be automatically cancelled when you collect your new passport (or 30 days after we have posted it to you).

You will get an email notification when your passport has arrived at the Embassy.

 

 

Application form hints and tips

Printing your form - you may need to adjust your printer settings so that the top and bottom of the pages are not cut off.

We do not need any original documents. If we require any original documents, we will request them from you after lodgement.

Do not affix the photographs to the form in any way e.g. staples, blue tac, glue. Do not use anything such as paperclips that can damage the form and photos.

 

 

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