US citizens in Australia whose last passport was issued at 16 or older, less than 15 years ago and is in their possession, renew by post using form DS-82. All of Australia uses one Sydney address.
Where to apply in Australia
Mail only to the Consulate-General in Sydney, Passport Services, Suite 2, 50 Miller Street, North Sydney NSW 2060; items sent to Canberra, Melbourne or Perth are returned.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the United States of America.
How to apply
Complete DS-82 with the online form filler | pay online via pay.gov and print the receipt | enclose the old passport, a copy of its photo page, a US-size photo and any name-change evidence | include a prepaid Australia Post Express Post satchel | post to Sydney
Documents you need
- Signed DS-82
- Most recent passport plus photocopy
- One US-size photo
- Pay.gov receipt
- Original name-change documents if applicable (JP-certified copies not accepted)
- Statement if passport damaged
- Prepaid Express Post satchel
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: USD 130 passport book (AUD 182) or USD 30 card (AUD 42) at the consular rate of 1.40
Processing time: Up to 6 weeks from a complete application.
Good to know
Renewal page last modified 31 Jul 2026; fee page last modified 17 May 2026 (rate effective 16 May 2026); processing page last modified 26 Apr 2023.
Official sources
- au.usembassy.gov/passports/passport-renewal
- au.usembassy.gov/acs-fees
- au.usembassy.gov/passport-processing
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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