Information Pack for Child Passport Renewal Mailed-in Application (PC8)

 1.Complete online application form (PC8)

• The application must be lodged within six months of completion.

• Please do not send any original documents, carefully ready frequently asked question (FAQs).

 2. Photos

• Include minimum four passport photos, less than six months old. Refer to photo guidelines for more information.
• The back of two photos must be endorsed by the child’s guarantor, must be clear readable handwriting ‘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.

• You may wish to get photos from suggested photo studios in Pakistan, however, “The Australian High Commission does not endorse any of the photo studios appearing in the list, provides no guarantees as to their quality and does not accept any liability if you choose to engage one of these photo studios”.

 3. Parents proof of identity

• Certified copies of both parents’ identity documents on A4 paper that show their name, photo, signature and current Pakistan address (i.e. both parents or those with parental responsibility for the child who signed section 17 on the application form)
  • 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.
  • Certification: non-Australian guarantor can certify copies as “this is a true copy of the document present to me”. Non-Australian guarantor list is available below in the guarantor's section.
  • Current address: Please provide statement on B11 General Declaration Form if lodging parents’ photo ID do not contain current address.

 4. Print the application form

• Print the child renewal application on plain white A4 paper, using blank ink only. Make sure the form has been printed in full and isn't cut off at the top or bottom of the page.
• Provide contact details on the form (including mailing address), for Pakistan

• US standard letter paper or US legal paper sizes are also acceptable, but only if they’re scaled properly. Refer to more information on printing your application form.

 5. Signing the 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.

 6. Guarantor (find below link to the non- Australian guarantor list)

• A non-Australian 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.

• Non-Australian Guarantor List

 7. Consent

• Parental Consent is required for a child passport.  Everyone who’s giving consent must sign section 15 of the form in front of a witness.

• See:  Parental Responsibility and Consent

 8. Payment

• The Passport fee can be paid only by a pay order/bank draft issued by any bank in Pakistan in Pakistani Rupees in favour of “Australian High Commission Official Account” for the exact payable amount. Turnaround for passport applications is up to six weeks from the day you receive passport application receipt from passport section. There is no priority processing available in Pakistan.

• Please visit Passport Fees Schedule for updated fee for that particular month.

 9. Check the child passport renewal checklist

• Before posting your application, review the child passport renewal PC8 checklist. 

 10. Post your application

• Post your completed application to:

Passport Section | Australian High Commission | Constitution Ave and Ispahani Rd, Diplomatic Enclave No. 1, G-5/4 |Islamabad |Tel: 0092-51-8355500

PLEASE NOTE: Passport applications should be received at the above address before last seven working days of the month. Applications received after this time period will be processed in the following month with new passport fee which may cause delays in processing.

   Have you included:

• Applicant’s complete printed and signed application form.
• Four (4) Passport photos including two properly endorsed by the guarantor.
• Certified photo IDs of both parents
• Correctly issued bank draft/pay order from any bank in Pakistan. 

 11. How long will it take?

  Please note the following guidelines regarding the processing of mailed-in passport applications:

• Mailed-in applications are received by the Passport Section and processed within two to three weeks. An email receipt will be sent upon processing.
• Please allow a minimum of six weeks for passport renewal upon receipt of the payment confirmation email. The receipt will only be issued once the application is complete and processed. Incomplete applications will be placed on hold or returned due to insufficient documentation.
• While most passports are processed within six weeks, some complex cases may require additional time.
• New passports will be dispatched via local courier service. Unfortunately, in-person collection is not available for mailed-in applications.

  We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.

  PLEASE NOTE: incomplete applications will cause delays.