Passport applications for Australians in Karnataka and Telangana are currently processed by the Australian Consulate-General in Chennai. Please visit the Chennai Passport Services webpage for more information. The Australian Consulate-General in Bengaluru will be pleased to conduct passport interviews where they are needed, and forward the applications to Chennai for further processing. This can be arranged by appointment through our online booking page.
Please allow a minium of 25 business days to process the passport application from when payment is received.
Announcement: Officers from the Australian Consulate-General, Benglauru, will be in Hyderabad on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 April 2024. Officers will be able to provide notarial services and conduct interviews for passport applications for those currently located in Hyderabad. Please send an email to [email protected] to book your appointment.
How to apply for an Australian Passport?
The links below will guide you through the passport application process and help ensure your application is completed.
- Adult Renewal
- Child Renewal (0 - 15 years)
- First Adult Passport (16+ years)
- First Child Passport
- Passport in a new name
Australian citizens residing in India are required by the Indian Government to always hold a valid passport. It is the responsibility of individuals living overseas to ensure their passport is renewed in advance to meet the requirements of the country they live in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit the links below for further information to assist you in completing your application.
- FAQs
- Passport fees
- Lost and stolen passport
- Passport photo guidelines
- Guarantors for a passport application