Norwegian citizens in Australia apply for a new or renewed Norwegian passport at the embassy in Canberra. First-time applications and renewals follow the same rules, and a Norwegian personal number is needed.
Where to apply in Australia
Royal Norwegian Embassy, 17 Hunter Street, Yarralumla, Canberra (ACT); the only post taking applications (honorary consulates in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Hobart, Melbourne and Perth are not listed as offering these services). Jurisdiction: whole of Australia (and wider Oceania).
The embassy occasionally visits Perth or New Zealand to take applications; dates are announced on its website.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Norway.
How to apply
Check your details with the Norwegian Tax Administration | complete the online document checklist for each applicant | book a separate online appointment per applicant (at least 45 minutes, opens two months ahead) | attend in person in Canberra for photo, signature/fingerprints and form completion | pay by card at the appointment | collect in person, by courier or pre-paid return envelope
Documents you need
- Norwegian personal number (can be applied for with the passport for under-18s)
- Original documents proving identity and citizenship as set by the online checklist
- Proof of Australian visa/residence status via VEVO (NZ visa authorisation or Letter of Denial for NZ)
- Children under 18 accompanied by at least one parent or guardian
- Old passport to be cancelled
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 195 adult; AUD 115 minor under 16
- Other charges: +50% for services provided outside the embassy; bank-charge surcharge added at payment, no cash
Processing time: Generally up to 4 weeks including production in Norway and shipping.
Good to know
Fee schedule page shows 'updated 01 October 2026'. Passport validity: 2 years under 5, 3 years 5-10, 5 years 10-16, 10 years 16+. Embassy does not handle national ID cards; immigrant passports and travel documents go through UDI.
Official sources
- norway.no/en/australia/services-info/passport-and-citizenship/apply…
- norway.no/en/australia/services-info/passport-and-citizenship
- norway.no/en/australia/services-info/fee-schedule
- norway.no/en/australia
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Norway'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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