A trial online route (1 Dec 2025 to 30 Nov 2027) lets registered French nationals in Australia renew a passport without visiting a consulate, using a certified digital identity and a videoconference interview. All requests for Australia are handled by Sydney.
Where to apply in Australia
Handled by the Consulate-General of France in Sydney for all of Australia, whichever consulate the applicant is registered with.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of France.
How to apply
Complete the online form on service-public.gouv.fr and upload scans | buy the electronic tax stamp for French nationals abroad | once the file is validated, post the photo and a prepaid return envelope (Australia Post padded mailer, person-to-person plus registered prepaid label) | take part in the videoconference interview | confirm receipt on the ANTS portal and return the old passport within 40 days unless it holds a valid visa
Documents you need
- Up-to-date entry in the register of French nationals abroad
- Certified digital identity (France Identité or La Poste)
- Passport issued after reaching adulthood, valid or expired less than 5 years
- Consular registration number
- Photo under 6 months old
- Proof of address under 3 months
- Birth certificate if adding a second parent, marriage certificate if adding a spouse name
- Online card payment and scanning ability
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: electronic tax stamp, amount not stated on the page
Processing time: Not published.
Good to know
Page updated 28 Sep 2026 (valid 23 Oct 2026). Appointment here means a videoconference slot, not a visit.
Official sources
- au.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/identite/demande-de-renouvellement-de-pass…
- au.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/identite
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by France'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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More services of France in Australia
- Apostille and legalisation of documents
- Birth declaration or transcription
- Certificate of registration / residence and change of residence
- Citizen census registration and Defence and Citizenship Day (JDC)
- Death declaration or transcription
- Declaration of loss or theft of French documents
- Digital identity certification (France Identite)
- Emergency passport
- French nationality (marriage, naturalisation, reintegration)
- French visa (France-Visas)
- Laissez-passer (single-journey travel document)
- Life certificate for pensions
- Marriage: capacity certificate, banns and transcription
- National identity card (CNIe)
- PACS registration
- Passport application or renewal (in person)
- Registration on the register of French nationals abroad
- Voting from abroad and proxy voting