Guide for a Child renewal
(PC8 - Overseas Passport Application form)
Eligibility:
Child passport renewal applications (PC8) can be mailed-in provided the applicant is:
- aged up to 15 years old and
- has held a previous passport
If you can answer yes to the above, complete a PC8 passport application online.
Note: First passport and applicants aged 16 or 17 must lodge in person by appointment.
Instructions
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 your application on plain white A4 paper. Make sure your form has printed in full and isn't cut off at the top or bottom of the page. You may refer to 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.
- Children 10 years or older must provide a signature unless there is a medical reason or disability that prevents them from signing.
3. Photos
- Include minimum two passport photos, less than six months old. Refer to photo guidelines for more information.
- The back of one photo must be endorsed by the child’s guarantor, writing ‘This is a true photo of [the child’s full name]’ and signed in black pen.
- DO NOT attach the photos to the form as this may damage them.
- Please request no editing including background removal/brightening to be done to the photo.
- Photos with an un-natural or removed/edited backgrounds will be rejected.
- Ask the photoshop to email you the original unedited photo.
4. Prepare supporting documents
Option 1: If you mail the application to us
- Copies of both parents’ identity documents that show their name, photo, signature, and current address. E.g. Passport & latest bank statement, utility bill, lease agreement, etc. (Copies do not need to be certified)
- Name changes: If the current names of either parent are different to how they appear on the child’s birth certificate, please include certified documents that explain the change of name.
Option 2: If you lodge in person by appointment
- Bring original identity documents for the lodging parent that shows their name, photo, signature, and current address. E.g. Passport & latest bank statement, utility bill, lease agreement, etc.
- Bring your child's original birth certificate, proof of citizenship & previous passport.
- Any name changes? If the current names of either parent are different to how they appear on the child’s birth certificate, please also bring original documents that explain the change of name.
5. Guarantor
- A guarantor must sign section 11 of the application form. Remember the guarantor must also endorse the back of a passport photo by writing ‘This is a true photo of [the child’s full name]’ and signing in black pen. Refer to https://www.passports.gov.au for more information on guarantor requirements.
6. Consent
- Parental Consent is required for a child passport. Everyone who is giving consent must sign section 15 of the form in front of a witness. Ensure all both parts A & B filled in. The Witness cannot be related to you (or the child) or reside at your home address.
7. Lodge your application
Option 1: Mail your application to us
- Complete child renewal checklist
- Mail the completed application form, passport photos and parent’s proof of identity documents to:
Passport Office
Australian Embassy
No. 16B National Assembly St.
Phnom Penh - Once the application can be accepted, we will email you with payment instructions.
Option 2: Lodge in person by appointment
to lodge in person- You will need to make payment at time of lodgement via Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Unionpay. We charge in US Dollars only.
8. We'll tell you when your passport is ready
- We will email you when your passport has arrived at the Embassy. You may come and collect it, or if you previously arranged for a courier to return it to you, they can collect it. Please allow a minimum of 6 weeks from payment for your application to be completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I travel on my current passport while I wait for my new passport to arrive?
Yes, your current passport will remain valid until you are issued with your replacement.
Do I send my current passport with the renewal application?
No.
Do I need to send a copy of my passport with my application?
No.
How will I know if the Embassy has received my application?
Once your application has been received and confirmed to be fully completed, the Embassy will email instructions on how to complete payment.
How long will it take?
Passports are currently taking around six weeks from receipt of a fully completed application and payment to arrive at the Embassy. Incomplete applications will cause delays.
What if I need to travel urgently, but already mailed in my renewal application?
Please contact the Embassy on +855 23 266 500 or email [email protected] to discuss.
Will the Embassy post my new passport to me?
When lodging your application, you should advise how you would like to collect your new passport. You may collect the new passport in person at the Embassy, or if you mailed in your application, you may wish to organise a courier service beforehand to return your new passport to your address.
The Embassy will not automatically mail your new passport to you.
My passport has expired. Can I still renew it by mail?
If you meet all of the eligibility criteria for a PC8 renewal by mail, then yes, you can renew your passport by mail - even if it has expired.