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The Australian High Commission in Port of Spain is now accepting child (up to 15 years old) and adult renewal applications via the mail. Please read the below information carefully.
Lost or stolen passport
Has your Australian passport been lost or stolen? If so:
- Report the loss or theft by calling the Australian Passport Information Service on 131 232 from within Australia
- Report, alternatively, to the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain during local business hours
Applying for a new passport
Need to apply for or renew your Australian passport? If so:
- Visit the Australian Passports Office website and follow the prompts to ‘Apply or renew’, and
- If eligible to apply via mail, read further below, or
- If you need to lodge in person, contact the Australian High Commission in Port of Spain to make an appointment for a passport interview.
Eligibility to apply via mail - adults
For an Adult passport renewal via mail, you must be 18 years and over and you will need a passport that:
- was issued when you were aged 16 or older
- was issued on or after 1 January 2006
- had, when it was issued, at least two years’ validity
- has your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender, and
- has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled.
If you can answer yes to all the above, you can complete your passport renewal application (PC7) online. See our Guide below.
If you don’t meet these criteria (including if you are applying for an emergency passport), you’ll need to lodge your application in person by appointment only. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Eligibility to apply via mail - children
Child passport renewal applications can be mailed-in if the child is:
- aged up to and including 15 years old, and
- has held a previous full validity passport.
If you meet the above criteria, you can complete a passport renewal application (PC8) online. See our Guide below.
For first time child applications under 16 years old, applications must be lodged in person by one person with parental responsibility (the child does not need to attend the interview). For all applicants aged 16 or 17 years old, the application must be lodged in person by the child and one person with parental responsibility. Please contact us to schedule an appointment.
Frequently asked questions
See our frequently asked questions for further information.
Fees (as at 1 October 2023)
|
USD |
TTD |
Passport Adult (16yrs and older) |
$209 |
$1,379 |
Replacement Passport 32 pages |
$131 |
$865 |
Passport Minor (under 16 years) |
$106 |
$696 |
Passport Senior (75yrs and older) - optional |
$106 |
$696 |
Overseas surcharge (adult 18 and over) |
$94 |
$619 |
Overseas surcharge (minor) |
$46 |
$301 |
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Emergency passport |
$131 |
$865 |
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Document of Identity |
$55 |
$361 |
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Courier fees |
$30 |
$194 |
Guide for adult renewal application (PC7) by mail
1. Complete your renewal application form (PC7) online
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2. Print and sign your application form
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3. Photos
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4. Payment
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5. Check your adult renewal checklist
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6. Post your application, using FedEx or DHL onlyAustralian High Commission |
7. How long will it take?
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Guide for child renewal application (PC8) by mail
1. Complete your renewal application form (PC8) online
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2. Print and sign your application form
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3. Photos
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4. Parents proof of identity
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5. Guarantor/Referee
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6. Consent
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7. Payment
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8. Check the child renewal checklist
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9. Post your application, using FedEx or DHL onlyAustralian High Commission |
10. How long will it take?
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