Passports

Renewing or Applying for a Passport

The most up to date information is found in How to get a passport when overseas. 

1. Gather original documents and two passport photos
   Make sure you gather all the documents required and follow the Australian photo guidelines
    
2. Ask someone to be a guarantor
   The guarantor can be an Australian citizen, or a non-Australian citizen with a profession on the List of accepted guarantors, that has known the applicant for at least 12 months.
    
3. Fill in your online application
    
4. Lodge your application
    

   Chile

   Ecuador

   Renewals and new passports Book an appointment with the embassy Make sure you have all your required documentation with you for the appointment. Incomplete applications or with missing documents, will not be accepted or processed. If you are renewing and can’t lodge in person because you’re physically unable to do so, contact the us at [email protected] to discuss options.

   Passport renewal  post your application form and relevant documentation, including passport photos to the Embassy in Santiago email the Honorary Consulate [email protected] to confirm that your application has posted. If you can’t lodge in person because you’re physically unable to do so, contact the us at [email protected] to discuss options.   New passport email the Honorary Consulate [email protected] to book an appointment Make sure you have all your required documentation with you for the appointment. Incomplete applications or with missing documents, will not be accepted or processed.



5. Pay the relevant fees
   See Passport Fees and payment for details on the fees and payment options available
    
6. The embassy will notify you when your passport is ready (for collection or postage) by email.
    

NOTE: Please allow a minumum of six weeks to get a new passport or renew one.

For full details and instructions on each step, see How to get a passport when overseas.

Emergency Passport

If you require emergency passport services or urgent consular services, please email [email protected] and mark it as “EMERGENCY PASSPORT REQUIRED” in the email subject line to assist us to prioritise queries.

Visiting the Embassy Office

• You must have an appointment to visit our Embassy office.
• Please do not bring friends or family members to your appointment.  If you are applying for a child passport, both parents are welcome to attend. 
• Please arrive as close to your appointment time as possible.  Security arrangements at some locations do not allow you to enter the building prior to your appointment time.