Indian Passport - Minor (under 18)
Note: You can only renew your passport within one year of the passport’s expiry.
For e.g. if your passport expires on 5 March 2027, you can only apply for renewal on 5 March 2026 onwards. Not before 5 March 2026.
Further note: Tatkal Indian Passport service (expedited passport service) does not exist in Australia.
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Indian passport
Australian visa copy (current visa grant notice, which is not yet expired) of applicant and both parents
Both parents passport photocopies first and last page certified by Justice of Peace
Adhaar card number (if available)
If parents are divorced then divorce certificate photocopy certified by Justice of Peace, or if one parent is deceased then death certificate certified by Justice of Peace.
If the passport has expired then ‘Form I’ has to be signed by both parents in front of Justice of Peace. See download link below.
If there is a change of appearance then ‘Form J’ to be signed by both parents in front of Justice of Peace. See download link below.
If the child wants to sign the passport application then ‘Statutory Declaration Form’ stating that the child now want to sign the passport application. See download link below.
2 x photos and in some cases 3 x photos (if there is a change of appearance like with or without turban etc.). Size: 35mm x 45mm. Hard copy and soft copy required for application. If you go to Australia Post or Officeworks then please ask them for an email copy of the digital photo.
If you don’t have photos we can take in our office.
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Amarjit Shah Singh fee: $95
VFS Global fee: $111
Photo 35mm x 45mm fee (if required): $15
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6 - 8 weeks from lodgement
In person application only.
We will prepare the application for you however you will need to submit the completed application to VFS Global yourself or through your authorised representative.
Note: VFS Perth currently accept applications via post or in person by booking an appointment. No walk-ins are available at VFS Perth.