Eligibility
For an Adult passport renewal, you must be 18 years and over and it must:
- have been issued when you were aged 16 or older
- have been issued on or after 1 January 2006
- have been issued with at least 2 years' validity
- have your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender
- not be reported lost, stolen, or cancelled
- be presented when you lodge your application
- you are not requesting a replacement passport for
If you meet all of the above criteria, you may complete your PC7 online overseas passport application form in our APPLICATION PORTAL. Please ensure that you read all below and attached instructions carefully.
If your current passport does not meet these requirements, you will be required to submit a new adult passport application in person by appointment only.
For first-time child applications and applicants aged 16 or 17, the application must be lodged in person by appointment only.
To book an appointment, please contact the Australian High Commission on +92-51-8355500 (selection option 2 for Passport Section).
Please note that due to increase in demand for Australian passport, there is considerable waiting time for appointments.
For applications lodged by mail in Pakistan
- A drop-off and collection service are NOT AVAILABLE at the Australian High Commission in Islamabad for mailed-in applications.
- Please complete Overseas Passport Application form online using the APPLICATION PORTAL. Please note onshore application form is not acceptable.
- DO NOT send any original documents, including your current passport.
- Incomplete applications will be delayed. Common issues include:
- Photographs that do not meet the Australian passport guidelines, are digitally altered, or contain ink marks;
- Signatures not fully contained within the white declaration box;
- Incorrect date formatting (please use DD/MM/YYYY);
- Payment Instructions:
- Payment must be made via bank draft/pay order only in favour of “Australian High Commission Official Account” for an exact amount in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
- Additional notes:
- If your passport is damaged, please contact the passport section of the Australian High Commission before mailing your application.
- If you are requesting a replacement passport you must lodge your application in person. Please follow the appointment booking instructions above.
Guide for Adult renewal application (PC7) by mail
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1. Complete the online form in our APPLICATION PORTAL.
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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 passport renewal checklist
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6. Submitting your application by Mail
Passport Section | Australian High Commission | Constitution Ave and Ispahani Rd, Diplomatic Enclave No. 1, G-5/4 |Islamabad |Tel: 0092-51-8355500 PLEASE NOTE: To ensure timely processing, passport applications must be received at the above address no later than seven working days before the end of the month. Applications received after this period will be processed in the following month, and will be subject to the updated passport fee, which may result in delays. Before mailing your application, please ensure you have included the following:
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7. How long will it take?Please refer to the following guidelines regarding the processing of mailed-in passport applications:
We appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the process. PLEASE NOTE: incomplete applications will cause delays. |
Questions?
If you still have questions, please contact us directly to discuss before sending your application.
Passport Section
Australian High Commission Islamabad
Telephone: +92 51 8355500, press option 2
Email: [email protected]