Eligibility

For an Adult passport renewal, 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
has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled, and
you are not requesting a replacement passport for.

If you can answer yes to all the above, complete your passport renewal application (PC7) online.

If you don’t meet these criteria, you’ll need lodge your application in person by appointment only.

For applications lodged by mail in Thailand

For mailed in passport applications, a drop off and collection service at the Embassy is NOT available
Please include a self-addressed envelope (either A5 or A4) for return of your completed document
DO NOT send any original documents, including your existing passport
Incomplete applications will be delayed. Common issues include:
- Photos that don’t meet the guidelines, are digitally altered, or have inks marks on them
- Signatures must be inside the declaration ‘white’ box, and application forms dated using the correct format (DD/MM/YYYY)
- Credit cards that are not enabled for international transactions
If your passport is damaged, please contact us to discuss prior to mailing in your application
If you are requesting a replacement passport you will need to lodge in person. To book an appointment, go to our main passports page.

Guide for Adult renewal application (PC7) by mail

	1. Complete your renewal application form online The application must be lodged within six months of completion
	2. Print and sign your application form Print on plain white A4 paper, using black ink only. Make sure the top or bottom of the page is not cut off. US standard letter paper or US legal paper sizes are also acceptable, but only if they’re scaled properly. Refer to more information on printing your application form Sign the form using black pen, within the signature box. Make sure there are no alterations or whiteout on the signature or the date.
	3. Photos Two recent identical colour photos, less than 6 months old with your full name written on the back of one photo. Refer to photo guidelines for more information Do NOT attach the photos to the form as this may damage them
	4. Payment Complete the payment authorisation form (PDF), include this with your application form You can view more information on passport fees
	5. Check your adult renewal checklist Before posting your application, review your adult renewal checklist
	6. Post your application Post your application to the Embassy in Bangkok or Consulate-General in Phuket via the local postal system (registered post is recommended). You CANNOT submit your application in person without an appointment. (Bangkok / Chiang Mai) Consular Services Section – Passport Services Australian Embassy Bangkok 181 Soi Arun McKinnon Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 (Phuket) Consular Services Section – Passport Services Australian Consulate-General Phuket 6th Floor, CCM Complex 77/77 Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Road (Bypass Road) Phuket 83000 Have you included: Your printed and signed application form Passport photos A self-addressed A5 or A4 envelope (postage stamps not required) Completed payment authorisation form
	7. How long will it take? Please allow a minimum of six weeks to receive a new passport once payment has been taken. PLEASE NOTE incomplete applications will cause delays. We will post your new passport out to you via registered post (in-person collection is NOT available for mailed in applications)