Australian Embassy
Lebanon

Passport services

 

As of 1 January 2023 passport renewal applications (child or adult) can be lodged by mail.

 

For an adult passport renewal, you must be 18 years and over and you will need a passport that:

  • was issued when you were aged 16 or older
  • was issued on or after 1 January 2006
  • had, when it was issued, at least two years’ validity
  • has your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender, and
  • has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelled.

If you can answer yes to all the above, please follow the instructions in this link.

 

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 all the above, please follow the guide

 

For first time applications (child or adult), applications for children aged 16 or 17, or replacing a lost passport, the application must be lodged in person at the Embassy by appointment only.

 

The Passport Section at the Australian Embassy in Beirut operates by appointments only for passport application interviews. It is not necessary to make an appointment when collecting your new passport/travel document.

Clients travelling from Syria should allow at least three business days after booking an appointment. Lebanese authorities require confirmation of your appointment from the embassy in order to allow you to enter Lebanon from Syria. Difficulties crossing into Lebanon from Syria without prior confirmation may be experienced.

 

You can make your own passport appointment here*: 

Book an appointment with Australian Embassy, Beirut using SetMore

*The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) uses third-party software (Setmore) to manage the Embassy's appointments. Your personal information (including your name and contact details) will be collected by DFAT via Setmore to book your appointment and for related purposes. By proceeding with this booking, you are consenting to the collection of this information by Setmore on DFAT’s behalf for these purposes. If this information is not collected, DFAT’s ability to arrange your appointment will be limited. Your personal information will be handled by Setmore in accordance with Setmore’s Privacy Policy, and by DFAT in accordance with DFAT’s Privacy Policy

 

How long to get an Australian passport?

Due to the high demand on passports, you should now allow a minimum of 6 weeks to receive the full validity passport once payment has been taken. PLEASE NOTE incomplete applications will cause delays.

 

Information to help you prepare your passport application when you are lodging it in Lebanon:

  • Type of form you need to use: Australian Passport Renewal Application (PC7) or Application for an Australian Passport (PC8)
  • Instructions on how to complete the application form: PC8
  • Complete your Australian Passport Application Form online at: www.passports.gov.au 
  • Supporting documents for adult applicants lodging PC8 (for first time adult passport, replacing lost/stolen passport)
  • Supporting documents for applications of minors (18 years and under)
  • Foreign Documents – Documents in Arabic should be translated into English by a sworn translator registered with the Syndicate of Sworn Translators. (If the sworn translator is not registered in the Syndicate of Sworn Translators, the document would then needs to be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants in order to be accepted by the Embassy).
  • Photo guidelines. Australian passport photos are different to Lebanese standard passport photos, so please read the instructions carefully and pass them to the photographer.
  • List of approved Guarantor/Referee (if non-Australians and for use with PC8 form only)
  • PC8 Checklist – This form is your reference to ensure that you completed the application correctly and have the appropriate documents, photos, and fees to lodge the application. If anything is missing in the application and/or document, the processing of your application could be delayed.
  • Reporting a lost or stolen passport
  • List of passport and notarials fees for this month.