Passport for adults (over 18) – Germany in Australia

German citizens aged 18 or over apply for a new biometric passport, which cannot be extended and must be replaced on expiry. First-time applicants who derive German citizenship from an ancestor use the same process with extra proof of descent.

Where to apply in Australia

Embassy Canberra (ACT) and Consulate General Sydney (NSW); honorary consuls in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth can accept some applications.

Honorary consuls accept applications for forwarding (flat fee EUR 102 in lieu of the basic fee on the passport pages) but do not handle visas or pensions; the Brisbane honorary consul is out of office through December 2026 (passports still accepted and forwarded to Sydney, other services unavailable). Online booking systems differ between posts.

Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Germany.

How to apply

Gather the originals plus one copy of each document | fill in the application form in block capitals | book an appointment with your mission | attend in person with the documents and pay | passport is collected at the mission or returned in the prepaid waterproof Australia Post envelope you supply

Documents you need

Application form
Proof of Australian address
Two biometric photos
Latest German passport and copy of photo page (not for first-time applicants)
Birth certificate showing parents
VEVO check under two weeks old if not an Australian citizen
Marriage or name-change certificate if applicable
Naturalisation certificates if applicable
Proof of other citizenships and those passports
Deregistration certificate from Germany if the old passport shows a German address
Prepaid waterproof Australia Post return envelope unless collecting
First-time applicants: ancestors' passports, parents' birth/marriage certificates and proof of no Australian naturalisation

Fees and processing time

Official fee: basic fee EUR 106.00 (24 and over) or EUR 73.50 (under 24)
Other charges: 48-page passport EUR 22.00; express EUR 32.00; temporary passport EUR 75.00; lack-of-jurisdiction surcharge EUR 70.00 (24+) / 37.50 (under 24); via honorary consul EUR 102.00

Processing time: About 6-8 weeks standard; about 3-4 weeks express (non-binding estimates).

Good to know

Fees are set in euro and converted to AUD at the mission's rate (rounded to AUD 0.50); cash only in AUD; Canberra and Sydney take Visa/Mastercard physical cards only (fees page, no date shown, copyright 2026). Passport valid 10 years (24+) or 6 years (under 24). Applying while still registered in Germany triggers a lack-of-jurisdiction fee.

Official sources

Check before you apply

This page summarises information published by Germany'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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Germany: Passport for adults (over 18) in Australia