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United States of America: Emergency passport in Australia

  • Appointment Required
  • Apply by post Possible
  • Checked 24 October 2026

Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.

A limited-validity passport (maximum 12 months) that the consulate may issue at its discretion when a citizen travels within 15 business days; usually issued the day a complete application arrives.

Where to apply in Australia

Consulates-General in Sydney (North Sydney, Suite 2, 50 Miller Street), Melbourne (553 St Kilda Road) and Perth (16 St George's Terrace); the Embassy in Canberra gives no consular services. Outreach visits cover Brisbane, WA, NT, SA and Tasmania (registration by email).

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the United States of America.

How to apply

Mail renewal with a cover letter stating the travel date if mail renewal is possible | otherwise book an in-person appointment and email the consulate your travel date and booking to be moved earlier

Documents you need

Fees and processing time

Processing time: Generally same day when completed.

Good to know

Emergency page last modified 18 Jan 2023 (over 12 months old). Appointment needed only for in-person route.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by United States of America's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.

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