By mail if you are eligible to renew by mail, otherwise in person at an interview at an Australian Embassy or consulate office, by appointment. New passports are sent by FedEx.
Step by step
- Check whether you are eligible to renew by mail.
- Mail renewal: send your completed application, payment and, if needed, the Credit Card Authorisation Form.
- In-person application: book an appointment at an Australian office in the US and attend the interview.
- Pay the fee when you lodge the application. Visa and Mastercard are accepted at all offices; cash and checks are not.
- Receive the passport by FedEx (or your own prepaid return envelope requiring a signature). Passports are not sent by US Postal Service.
Australian passport fees at the Houston consulate
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Adult passport, 10-year (USD 297 + USD 133 overseas surcharge) | $430 |
| Emergency passport (if eligible) | $186 |
| FedEx return courier, up to 0.5 lb or 3 passports | $15 |
Documents to bring
- Completed passport application
- Payment, or Credit Card Authorisation Form for mail applications
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Questions
Can I renew my Australian passport at the Houston consulate?
Only if you live in its consular district: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. If you live elsewhere, apply at the Australian office for your state.
How much does an Australian passport cost in Houston?
Adult passport, 10 years (USD 297 + USD 133 overseas surcharge): $430.
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