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How To Get Australian Passport For Newborn


Last updated on July 22nd, 2020

After a few weeks, Manny, my friend who wanted to get an Australian passport for his baby daughter, called again.

Manny: Hello Harsh! How are you?

Me: I am good, mate. Looks like you got Australian citizenship certificate for your baby daughter.

Manny: Yes, I did. Thanks to your advice, I was able to get it without any problem. Plus, my GP was happy to endorse my documents so thankfully I didn’t face any hardships like you.

Me: Oh, that’s wonderful. So did you apply for an Australian passport for your baby?

Manny: No, not yet. I am planning to travel to India during Diwali time. So I want to get the passport for my daughter. How do I do it? What all documents are required? How long does it take?

Me: It’s quite simple really. I will tell you how I did it.

The power of the Australian passport

Power of Australian Passport

According to the Passport Index, Australian passport is one of the most powerful passports in the world. If you have an Australian passport, you can travel to a total of 161 countries. Out of them, 110 countries including the US, the UK, all of the European and Nordic countries and a lot more, allow you to travel visa-free. Naturally, having an Australian passport is something of pride.

Applying for an Australian passport is completely online. You need to create an account at the Australian Passport Office website and start filling out the application. Agreeably, the process is much simpler than that for getting Australian citizenship certificate for a baby.

What are the documents required?

To complete the passport application, you will need:

  • Baby’s birth certificate details such as birth registration number, date of issue, state etc.
  • Baby’s citizenship certificate details such as certificate number, date of issue etc.
  • If there was a name change, supporting evidence such as change of name certificate, is required
  • Residential address and contact details
  • Guarantor passport details.

A guarantor must be an Australian citizen who has known the child since birth and is not related to the child. A colleague at work or a friend who is an Australian citizen should be good enough. He also needs to sign the back of the photo of the baby, endorsing it as the true photo.

One caveat here is that the guarantor must have an Australian passport with a minimum of 2 years validity. I almost filled out the application form with a guarantor whose passport was going to expire within a year. Thankfully, at the last moment, I noticed my mistake and sought the endorsement from another of my colleague.

One of the readers, Ludmila, mentioned that in her case, even when her guarantor’s passport was going to expire in a few months, the Australian passport office allowed her to use guarantor details because he has been using the same passport for 10 years. I just wish I knew this back when I was applying for passports for my babies. Nevertheless, thanks Ludmilla for sharing this valuable piece of information!

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A guarantor must have an Australian passport with a minimum of 2 years validity

Once I filled the application form and submitted it, I took the print of the form. I took the printed application form to the nearest Australia Post outlet along with:

  • Baby’s birth certificate
  • Baby Citizenship certificate
  • Proof of identity, in my case driver’s license
  • Endorsed photograph of my baby
  • In addition, you might need to carry proof for the change of name, if applicable

Some Australia Post outlets require that you book an appointment for the passport application while some don’t. It’s better to call them and check with them if they require prior appointment. In my case, I had to book an appointment. Once my passport application and the documents were verified, I had to pay the application fee which was $148 per child for a 5-year valid passport. You can find the current fees here: Passport fees

The lady gave me a receipt which has a form lodgement number whereby you can check the status of your passport application by calling the Australian Passport Office.

How long does it take to get the passport?

I received my baby’s passport within 2 weeks when the usual timeline is 3 weeks. If you want passport urgently though, you can apply for priority processing at AusPost outlet for a hefty fee of $215. With priority processing though, you can get your passport in just 2 working days.

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If you want the passport urgently, you can get it in just 2 working days but you will have to shell out $215 per person. Instead, better plan your travel to avoid paying extra.

How much does it cost?

An Australian passport in itself costs $148 per child. However, if you take into account the birth certificate and citizenship certificate, you spend a total of 393$ per child. Told ya, Australia is expensive!

Manny: Great! That answered all my questions. I will start the process immediately. Thanks again, buddy.

Me: It’s alright bud. Just remember, the party is due.

Manny: Definitely mate.

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I am a software professional who was living a peaceful life in Pune, India. In 2014, an idea - to move out of India - struck me and with a bit of hard work and a lot of luck, I moved to the smallest continent in the world - Australia. Since then I continue to share my experiences here and try to help fellow mates get a strong footing in Australia. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. Thanks for reading!

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