Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1. Search in the internet to get a correct website address to get information about
applying an Australian passport. Copy the link (website address) here:
https://www.passports.gov.au/getting-passport-how-it-works/how-get-adult-passport
2. Find out the appropriate headline to direct you to the web address that guides you to
apply for a new Australian passport. Copy the link (website address) here:
“Make a New Passport in Australian”
3. Write down the procedure of applying for a new Australian passport below:
1) Step 1: Gather original documents
You’ll also need to bring the documents when you lodge your application. We’ll
return the documents to you on the spot. Don’t bring copies – we only accept
originals.
If going online is not an option for you, just ask for a blank application form at
a participating Australia Post outlet(link is external) or an Australian
diplomatic or consular mission(link is external). For streamlined
renewal without going online, call us on 131 232 or contact an Australian
diplomatic or consular mission(link is external). We’ll confirm that you
qualify, and send you a pre-filled form by mail or by email.
3) Step 3: Print your application
If you apply online in Australia, our system will generate an application
You need to print the checklist.
The checklist tells you all the original documents to bring when you
lodge it.
4) Step 4: Get passport photos
Two identical, good quality colour prints, less than six months old,
produced using dye sublimation, not from an inkjet printer
No retouching of any kind (including removal of background, moles,
wrinkles or scars)
Clear, focused image with no marks or 'red eye'
Plain white or light grey background that contrasts with your face
Uniform lighting (no shadows or reflections), with appropriate brightness
and contrast to show natural skin tone
Face centred and looking at the camera straight on; not tilted in any
direction
Hair off your face, so that the edges of your face are visible
Eyes open, mouth closed
Neutral expression (not smiling, laughing or frowning)
Bring your application checklist or form, your photos, and whatever original
documents you need.
Allow up to 6 weeks to receive your passport after you lodge the application.
4. If you want to know further about the processing and delivery of your passport
application, what link do you have to access? Copy the link (website address) here:
5. In the website (4), which headlines / topics are relevant to the information of
processing and delivery of passport application? Explain briefly why they are relevant
Passport Care : because the topic explains safety mailing passports