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How to obtain an Australian passport in the United States of America
The Passports office at the Embassy of Australia in Washington DC is open from Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5pm. Interviews are generally scheduled from 10am to noon and again from 2pm to 4pm. The Embassy is closed for some public holidays.
The suggested procedure for preparing your application form is as follows:
1. Find out what type of form that you need to use: PC7 or PC8.
2. Read the instruction sheets for that form: PC7 or PC8.
3. Read the photo instructions. Australian passport photos are different to US passport photos so please check the information carefully before you submit your application.
4. Fill our your application forms online at www.passports.gov.au.
5. Print the completed application form. Sign and date where required using Australian Date Format - DD/MM/YYYY. Any applications containing dates in US format will be rejected.
6. Find out how and where to lodge your application.
If you have any further questions please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource. If you still have questions you should call the Passports Office at which you intend to lodge.
Information to help you prepare your passport application when you are lodging in the United States
Instructions for the Overseas Passport Application (PC8)
Instructions for the Overseas Renewal Application (PC7)
Acceptable combinations of identification documents for adult PC8 applications
Passport fees (all fees payable in the United States of America are in US dollars)
Credit card authorisation form (for LA, New York and Washington applications only)
Guarantor information (for use with Form PC8 only)
Where to apply in the United States of America
Embassy interview hours and holidays