Pakistani Passport Fee in Australia: A$61 to A$320 at the Canberra High Commission (2026 List)
Pakistani passport fee in Australia: A$61 to A$320 at the Canberra High Commission, double for a lost passport. See documents, card-only payment and timings.
A Pakistani passport renewal at the High Commission in Canberra costs A$61 for a normal 5 year, 36 page passport and A$110 for a normal 10 year one. Urgent runs from A$163 to A$320. Payment is by card on EFTPOS only, with no cash and no American Express.
The High Commission publishes its fee list as a PDF beside its passport pages. We read it, and the renewal, lost passport and contact pages, on 10 November 2026. Every figure below comes from those pages. The fee PDF itself was uploaded in October 2022, so confirm the amount by email before you travel to Canberra.
One point first. Canberra only serves people living in the ACT, Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory. If you live in New South Wales, apply at the Consulate General in Sydney. Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania go to Melbourne.
Pakistani passport fee in Australia, every category
The fee depends on three choices: 5 or 10 years, 36, 72 or 100 pages, and normal or urgent processing. A new passport, a renewal and a modification all cost the same within each category.
| Passport | 5 years, normal | 5 years, urgent | 10 years, normal | 10 years, urgent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 pages | A$61 | A$163 | A$110 | A$180 |
| 72 pages | A$110 | A$225 | A$130 | A$260 |
| 100 pages | A$125 | A$244 | A$150 | A$320 |
The fee is non-refundable. The High Commission says bank charges apply on EFTPOS and that all credit and debit cards except American Express are accepted.
Our 5 or 10 year guide helps you pick the validity. The rates charged inside Pakistan are on our passport fee page.
Lost passport fee is double, then four times
Replacing a lost passport costs twice the normal fee the first time and four times the second time. A third loss is not handled as a normal replacement at all.
| Lost passport, 36 pages | First time lost | Second time lost |
|---|---|---|
| 5 years, normal | A$122 | A$244 |
| 5 years, urgent | A$326 | A$652 |
| 10 years, normal | A$220 | A$440 |
| 10 years, urgent | A$360 | A$720 |
After a third loss, the High Commission's lost passport notice says the mission issues an emergency passport only for return to Pakistan, and informs the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP). A lost passport is processed only after the issuing office confirms the loss.
Documents for a passport renewal in Canberra
Take originals and a copy of each. The officer can ask for more papers if your status is unclear.
Adults
- Valid NICOP or CNIC, original and copy
- Copies of both parents' CNICs or your FRC
- Your last passport, original and copy
- Your Australian passport and a copy, if you are a dual national
- Visa Grant Notice and a current VEVO record, with copies
- Form P, filled and signed, if you are on a Protection Visa
- A self-addressed Express Post or Registered Post envelope, if you want the passport mailed
Children under 18
The child needs a valid NICOP and the previous passport. Both parents must come. If one cannot, bring a Letter of Consent signed by that parent and attested by a Justice of the Peace (JP). Also bring the parents' passports, CNICs or NICOPs, visa papers and the marriage certificate, or the court guardianship, separation or death papers that apply.
From age 10, the High Commission says a passport is processed only on a CRC, Juvenile Card or NICOP that carries the child's photo and fingerprints. Our Juvenile Card guide explains how to get one.
Lost passport
Add a copy of the lost passport, a police report and a signed Lost Passport Report to the adult list above.
How to renew at the High Commission, step by step
Canberra runs a walk-in service, so you do not book a slot. People coming from other cities are asked to email three days ahead so their papers can be checked first.
- Check your state. ACT, WA, Queensland and NT apply in Canberra.
- Email the passport section at least three days before if you are travelling from another city.
- Go during consular hours, 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Friday has a prayer break from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
- Hand over your documents and tell the officer the pages, validity and normal or urgent.
- Pay by card on EFTPOS and keep the receipt. Leave a prepaid envelope if you want it posted.
The passport is printed in Pakistan, and the High Commission's own sources differ on how long that takes. Its renewal page says 2 to 3 weeks for urgent and 4 to 6 weeks for normal, after which the High Commission processes the passport within 1 business day of receiving it. Its fee PDF, uploaded in October 2022, gives 3 weeks for urgent and 4 weeks for normal. Plan on the longer renewal page times, and ask the passport section by email if you need the passport by a set date.
Online renewal is the other route
The High Commission links to the DGIP online passport portal, onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk, for renewal without visiting. Its contact page gives +92-51-111-344-777 for online passport questions. The online fee is not on the High Commission's own pages, so we have not listed one here.
Name changes after marriage and newborn passports can also go online. Our guides on changing your name online and a newborn's first passport cover those.
High Commission contact details
- Address: 4 Perth Avenue, Yarralumla ACT 2600
- Phone: (02) 6273 1114. The High Commission asks you to call only for urgent matters and prefers email.
- Emergency WhatsApp for ACT, WA, Queensland and NT: +61 494 821 902. This is only for repatriating a body or a traveller stranded in transit without documents.
- NICOP or fingerprint errors: +92 51 111 786 100
Attestation and power of attorney fees are in our Australia High Commission attestation guide.
Common questions
How much is a Pakistani passport renewal in Australia?
At Canberra, A$61 for a normal 5 year, 36 page passport and A$110 for a normal 10 year one. Urgent costs A$163 and A$180.
Can I pay the passport fee in cash in Canberra?
No. The High Commission accepts EFTPOS card payments only, and not American Express. Bank charges apply.
How long does a Pakistani passport take in Australia?
The High Commission's sources differ. Its renewal page says 2 to 3 weeks for urgent and 4 to 6 weeks for normal, plus 1 business day at the High Commission. Its fee PDF says 3 weeks for urgent and 4 weeks for normal.
I live in Sydney. Can I apply in Canberra?
No. Canberra serves the ACT, WA, Queensland and NT only. New South Wales residents apply at the Consulate General in Sydney.
Do I need an appointment at the High Commission?
No. It is a walk-in service. If you are coming from another city, email the passport section at least three days before.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 10 November 2026. Fees are from the High Commission for Pakistan, Canberra's MRP fee structure PDF and lost passport fee PDF, both uploaded in October 2022 and still linked from its current pages. Processing times are given in both the fee PDF and the renewal page, and they differ. Documents, payment rules and processing times are also from its passport renewal page and lost passport page. Hours, address, phone and jurisdiction are from its contact page. We did not apply or call. Fees at the Sydney and Melbourne consulates were not checked.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
