A non-electronic passport valid for one trip, for Korean citizens who must leave Australia urgently and cannot wait for an e-passport from Korea. Some countries do not accept it, so travellers should check before using it.
Where to apply in Australia
Consulate-General in Sydney (NSW and NT), its Brisbane office (QLD), the Embassy in Canberra (ACT, SA, WA, TAS) and the Melbourne branch office (VIC). Mobile consular visits are held in places such as Darwin, Alice Springs and Port Macquarie.
Details below are from the Sydney Consulate-General's pages; the Embassy, Melbourne and Brisbane offices follow the same national rules but publish their own contacts.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of South Korea.
How to apply
Attend in person (adults) or as a parent with parental authority (minors) at the consulate or a mobile visit, with proof of the urgent departure.
Documents you need
- Passport application form
- Statement of reasons for an urgent passport
- Flight ticket out of Australia
- Current passport
- Two photos
- Proof of Australian status: valid visa label, latest Visa Grant Notice or a VEVO check issued within 7 days
- Humanitarian cases: death certificate or doctor's letter
- Minors: legal representative consent and the parent's passport
- Lost passport: loss report and ID
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: AUD 75.00 (urgent reason), AUD 25.50 (humanitarian reason such as a funeral, with evidence)
Processing time: At least 48 hours at the consulate (except humanitarian cases); about 1-2 weeks through a mobile consular visit.
Good to know
Once the holder enters Korea or a third country and leaves again, a new passport is needed for the next return to Korea.
Official sources
- overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-sydney-ko/brd/m_2458/view.do?seq=1297376
- overseas.mofa.go.kr/au-sydney-ko/brd/m_2458/view.do?seq=1297382
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by South Korea's official channels, last checked on 25 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 South Korea in Australia
- Adult passport (18 and over)
- Birth registration
- Death registration
- Declaration to keep Korean nationality (minors)
- Entry and exit record certificate
- F-4 overseas Korean visa
- Family relations certificates
- Korean criminal record certificate
- Korean driving licence renewal or replacement
- Loss of Korean nationality report
- Marriage registration
- Notarisation of private documents (powers of attorney)
- Notarised translation of a Korean driving licence
- Overseas travel permit for men liable for military service
- Overseas voting registration
- Passport for children under 18
- Registration of Korean nationals abroad
- Renunciation of Korean nationality (dual nationals)
- Visa for Korea (general)