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RENEWAL of an Australian Passport
Please complete the application form in black ballpoint pen (biro).
Bitte füllen Sie das Formular mit schwarzem Kugelschreiber aus.
Thank you for your request for a passport application renewal form. You will need to lodge the application form (in person or by mail) together with your current passport, 2 photographs and the fee.
The Passport Renewal form cannot be used to renew a passport that has expired 12 months or longer. The form is only valid to the date shown at the top of the form.
Before lodging this form you need to:
- check that all pre-completed details on the form are correct. If changes are necessary to the name field or personal details in Section 2 you will need to complete an “Application for a NEW Australian Passport Overseas” (the form can be downloaded from www.australian-embassy.de Consular/Passports)
- check the address label, if changes are needed to the address neatly cross through the pre-printed address and write the new address to the right of the address label. This will be the address for delivery of the new passport.
- complete the remaining sections and sign the form attesting that all the information is correct.
- obtain two recent photographs (not more than 6 months old in full colour) that meet the requirements stated on the form. Photos that do not comply with the Passport Photographic Guidelines will not be accepted.
Photograph requirements
The photograph must be taken no more than six months before lodgement of a passport application form. It must be 45-50 mm in height and 35-40 mm in width.
It must show a close up of the applicant’s head and the top of the shoulders such that the vertical size of the head (as measured from the bottom of the chin to the crown of the head) is between 32 and 36 mm.
In addition, the photograph must:
• be centred, clear and in sharp focus with no shadows;
• be of high quality, with no ink marks or creases;
• be of high resolution; and
• have appropriate brightness and contrast that show skin tones naturally.
Paper types and surfaces:
Incorrect paper types and surfaces can cause problems affecting the quality of the image printed in the passport.
Only the following paper types are acceptable for printing passport photographs:
• instant photographic standard gloss
• sublimation dye photographic standard gloss
• RA4 silver halide photographic standard gloss.
The following paper types are NOT acceptable:
• inkjet paper
• photocopy paper
• paper with heavy watermarks (light watermarks are acceptable).
The paper surface used must be ‘semi gloss’ photographic paper. The following paper surface types are NOT acceptable:
• lustre surface photographic paper
• matt surface photographic paper
• high gloss surface photographic paper.
Expression and frame:
The photograph must show the applicant alone, with no other person or object (including toys or furniture) visible. The applicant must be looking directly at the camera with:
• a neutral expression
• the mouth closed.
Style and lighting:
The photograph must show the applicant facing the camera and not looking over one shoulder (for example in portrait style photographs).The head should be upright such that an imaginary line drawn between the centres of the eyes is parallel to the top edge of the picture. The photograph must show the applicant with eyes open and clearly visible and without hair obscuring any part of the eyes. Both edges of the face must be clearly visible.
The photograph must be taken with uniform lighting, with:
• no shadows across the face or behind the head
• no reflections on the face
• no red eye
Note: DO NOT remove red eye in post production software. These photographs should be taken again. Photographers should use an appropriate flash mount above the lens, via a hot shoe mount. The flash must be angled slightly down.
Photograph background:
A uniform, light-coloured or white background must be used to provide a contrast to the face and hair. Recommended background colours are light blue, cream, beige, pale grey or white.
Head coverings:
Head coverings such as hats or caps are not permitted. If an applicant wears a head covering for religious purposes, a photograph of the applicant wearing it will be accepted provided all facial features from bottom of the chin to top of the forehead (including both edges of the applicant’s face) are clearly shown.
Glasses:
Even if applicants normally wear glasses, they do not need to wear them for a passport photograph. If they do:
• the photograph must show the eyes clearly;
• there must be no flash reflection off the glasses;
• tinted lenses are NOT permitted;
• the frames must not cover any part of the eyes;
• heavy framed glasses should be avoided if possible; and
• lighter framed glasses are preferable.
Facial ornaments:
Facial ornaments such as nose rings and studs are acceptable provided they are worn permanently by the applicant and they do not cause a reflection in the photograph.
Hair and ears:
Ears do not need to be visible in the photo. Most hair types (covering the complete frame) are acceptable providing the hair does not cover the face and the face/eyes are visible. Earrings are acceptable provided they do not obstruct the view of the edges of the face. Hair accessories are acceptable provided they do not obstruct the view of any facial feature.
If you are aged 75 years or over, you have the option to use this form to apply for a seniors’ passport with 5 years validity for a reduced fee or for a full validity 10 years passport for the normal passport fee.
Processing time for your passport: all complete applications lodged with the Australian Embassy in Berlin or the Australian Consulate-General in Frankfurt will be processed in 10 working days. This period does not include the delivery of the application form to the Embassy/Consulate-General or the delivery to your address.