Australian Consulate-General, Chennai

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Australian Consulate-General, Chennai 9th Floor Express Chambers, Express Avenue, 49, 50L Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai 600 014 India
Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600014

Our Booking PolicyPlease note that if you are booking from Australia or a different time zone, the appointment slot will be shown in your time zone. The Consulate offers appointments only between 9am and 5pm Indian Standard Time

Services

PASSPORT SERVICES

Adult Full Passport Application – 1st Adult Passport, Expired >3 Years Ago, Change of Name (Marriage, Divorce and Other Reasons)

1 hr·

Select this option for adults:

a) who are applying for their first Australian passport;

b) who are applying for their first adult passport (18+ years);

c) who are applying for a concurrent passport; and

d) who have a limited validity passport or an emergency passport and are applying for a full validity passport.

Before attending your appointment, please complete and print the relevant application form on www.passports.gov.au. Ensure to bring all your ORIGINAL supporting documents to your appointment.

NOTE: If you are lodging more than three passport applications, please do not select this option. Go back to Services and select "Group Booking (3 or more passport applications)".

Please refer to our website www.chennai.consulate.gov.au for current processing timeframes for passports. If you need a passport urgently, please contact us to discuss options.

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

Adult Passport Renewal

30 mins·

Select this option for adults who are renewing their passports.

You may apply for this passport online; you are not required to visit the Consulate. Please see our website www.chennai.consulate.gov.au for further details.

Before attending your appointment, please complete and print the relevant application form on www.passports.gov.au.

Ensure to bring all your ORIGINAL supporting documents to your appointment. Please refer to our website for full details: www.passports.gov.au

NOTE: If you are lodging more than three passport applications, please do not select this option. Go back to Services and select "Group Booking (3 or more passport applications)".

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

Adult Lost/Damaged Passport

30 mins·

Child Passport Application – 16 to 17years

1 hr·

Select this option if you are applying for a passport for a child, who is aged 16 to 17.

Children aged 16-17 years are REQUIRED to attend the appointment along with one parent or person with parental responsibility for the child.

Before attending your appointment, please complete and print the relevant application form on www.passports.gov.au.

Ensure to bring all your ORIGINAL supporting documents to your appointment. Please refer to our website for details www.passports.gov.au for details.

NOTE: If you are lodging more than three passport applications, please do not select this option. Go back to Services and select "Group Booking (3 or more passport applications)"

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

Child Passport Application - Under 16years

1 hr·

Select this option for a child, who is less than 16 years of age.

You may apply for this passport online; you are not required to visit the Consulate. Please see our website www.chennai.consulate.gov.au for further details.

Children under 16 years do not need to attend the passport interview. One parent or person with parental responsibility for the child must come to the appointment.

Before attending your appointment, please complete and print the relevant application form on www.passports.gov.au

Ensure to bring all your ORIGINAL supporting documents to your appointment. Please refer to our website for details.

NOTE: If you are lodging more than three passport applications, please do not select this option. Go back to Services and select "Group Booking (3 or more passport applications)".

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

Please ensure you bring the following for your passport appointment:
• You will need to complete a new overseas passport application form which can be accessed online at Australian Passport Office (passports.gov.au)
• Birth certificate
• Citizenship certificate (both sides)
• Parents current passport
• Aadhaar card (Parents)
• OCI card
• 2 photographs. Please ensure the photographs are of the highest quality

To assist with completing the overseas application form, we have provided some pointers below:

1. Page 1 - Personal details
This page should be completed using the information on the applicant’s birth certificate and citizenship certificate. When you enter the citizenship certificate number at section 3, please use the “ACC” number printed on the reverse of the Citizenship Certificate or the “CBD” number on the Citizenship by Descent certificate.

2. Page 4/ 84F - Consent
When completing this page, please input the information as per the applicant’s birth certificate.

For example, the details should be completed as mentioned below:
13a - Parent 1’s name as mentioned on the child’s birth certificate
13b - Parent 1’s name as mentioned on their passport
13c - Parent 1’s Australian Passport details (if applicable)

14a - Parent 2’s name as mentioned on the child’s birth certificate
14b - Parent 2’s name as mentioned on their passport
14c - Parent 2’s Australian Passport details (if applicable)

You will also need to ensure Parent 1 and Parent 2 sign this page and have it correctly witnessed/ dated. Please ensure witness should not be related to the applicant/ family.

3. Parents proof of identity

Copies of both parents’ identity documents that show their name, photo, signature, and current address (i.e., both parents and 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.

4. Signatures and dates
Before submitting the application, please double check you have signed and dated the form (wherever applicable). You should also check the guarantor and witness have completed their sections in full. Dates should be entered in Australian format (dd/mm/yyyy) and should not be more than six months old.

5. Photos
You will need to obtain new photos if the photographs are over six months old. Further information about photos is available here: Photo guidelines | Australian Passport Office (passports.gov.au)
6.Payment
Payment is to be made via an online link, using a debit/credit card that allows international transactions, You can view more information on Passport Fees here : https://www.passports.gov.au/getting-passport-how-it-works/passport-fees

If you require any further information, you can contact us by reply email, or ring +91 44 4592 1300.

Group booking (2 Passport Applications)

1 hr 15 mins·

Select this option if you have two passport application forms.

Fees and the duration of your appointment will vary depending on the type and number of passport applications you intend to lodge.

Children aged 16-17 years are REQUIRED to attend the appointment along with one parent or person with parental responsibility for the child.

Children under 16 years do not need to attend the passport interview.

Before attending your appointment, please complete and print the relevant application form on www.passports.gov.au.

Ensure to bring all your ORIGINAL supporting documents to your appointment. Please refer to our website for details.

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

Group booking (3 or more Passport Applications)

1 hr 20 mins·

Select this option if you have three or more passport application forms.

Fees and the duration of your appointment will vary depending on the type and number of passport applications you intend to lodge.

Children aged 16-17 years are REQUIRED to attend the appointment along with one parent or person with parental responsibility for the child.

Children under 16 years do not need to attend the passport interview.

Before attending your appointment, please complete and print the relevant application form on www.passports.gov.au.

Ensure to bring all your ORIGINAL supporting documents to your appointment.

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

Adult Emergency Passport

1 hr 30 mins·

Select this option for adults:

a) who are applying for their first Australian passport;

b) who are applying for their first adult passport (18+ years);

c) who are applying for a concurrent passport; and

d) who have a limited validity passport or an emergency passport and are applying for a full validity passport.

Before attending your appointment, please complete and print the relevant application form on www.passports.gov.au. Ensure to bring all your ORIGINAL supporting documents to your appointment.

NOTE: If you are lodging more than three passport applications, please do not select this option. Go back to Services and select "Group Booking (3 or more passport applications)".

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

NOTARIAL SERVICES

Witnessing Statutory declarations for all States and Territories and the Commonwealth of Australia

30 mins·

We only witness signatures on Australian documents, for use in Australia.

What to bring to the appointment:

Government-issued Photo ID with signature.

The completed, UNSIGNED document.

Instructions from the requesting party (if applicable).

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

For more information on our notarial services, please visit Notarial Services (chennai.consulate.gov.au)

Witnessing affidavits, powers of attorney, wills, and other court documents

30 mins·

We are only able to witness signatures on Australian documents.

What to bring to the appointment:

- Proof of identity (Passport, Aadhar Card , Australian driving licence).
- The completed UNSIGNED document.
- Instructions from your solicitor (if applicable).

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

For more information on our notarial services, please visit Notarial Services (Chennai.consulate.gov.au)

Witnessing a Signature or Seal on a Form or Declaration

30 mins·

What to bring to the appointment:

Government-issued Photo ID with signature.

The completed, UNSIGNED document.

Instructions from the requesting party (if applicable).

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.

Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

For more information on our notarial services, please visit Notarial Services (chennai.consulate.gov.au)

Property – Verifying Identity and/or Witnessing a Signature or Seal on a Form or Declaration

30 mins·

What to bring to the appointment:

Government-issued Photo ID with signature.

The completed, UNSIGNED document.

Instructions from the requesting party (if applicable).

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

For more information on our notarial services, please visit Notarial Services (chennai.consulate.gov.au)

Verifying and Certifying a Copy of a Document or part of a Document

30 mins·

This service is for certifying Australian documents or foreign documents intended for use in Australia.

Documents will be certified with the following wording, "I certify that this is a true copy of the document presented to me”.

We cannot provide alternative wording. It is your responsibility to ensure that the receiving authority of the certified document will accept the copy.

What to bring to the appointment:
- The ORIGINAL documents for certification.
- Evidence of why the certified documents are required (instructions from the requesting authority in Australia).

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

For more information on our notarial services, please visit Notarial Services (chennai.consulate.gov.au)

Legalising Documents – Preparation and Issue of an Authentication Certificate or Apostille Certificate

1 hr·

This service is for the issue of Authentication or Apostille on Australian original documents.

Ensure to confirm with the requesting authority the required service (Authentication or Apostille) will be accepted.

Consular Officers cannot advise you of foreign requirements. For general information on this service, please visit www.smartraveller.gov.au/services/legalising-documents/Pages/overseas.aspx.

What to bring to the appointment:

The ORIGINAL documents for Authentication or Apostille.

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

Preparation and issue of a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI)

30 mins·

This service is for Australian citizens wishing to marry overseas, where the foreign government has requested a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI).

Ensure to complete the application form for a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI). The form is available on www.smartraveller.gov.au/services/legalising-documents/Pages/overseas.aspx

Please DO NOT sign the form as it needs to be witnessed by a consular officer.

What to bring to the appointment:

- Passports of both parties.

- Completed UNSIGNED application for a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage (CNI). The form is available on www.smartraveller.gov.au/services/legalising-documents/Pages/overseas.aspx.

- If either of you have been married before, evidence of the dissolution of the previous marriage.

Fees are payable only by credit/debit card (Mastercard/Visa) in INR.
Fees in Indian rupees are subject to change each month based on the exchange rate.

For more information on our notarial services, please visit Notarial Services (chennai.consulate.gov.au)

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The Australian Consulate General, Chennai, provide a range of services to the general public, including consular, passport and notarial services. For information on these services, please visit About Us (chennai.consulate.gov.au)

+91 44 4592 1300

chennaiaustralianconsulate@dfat.gov.au

https://chennai.consulate.gov.au/cnai/home.html

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3 reviews

Yalla Muralidhar
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I had the pleasure of renewing my Australian passport at the Australian Consulate in Chennai, India, and I was thoroughly impressed with the exceptional service provided by the Consular Officer.

The entire process was seamless, efficient, and well-organized. The officer was friendly, courteous, and professional, making the experience stress-free.

Overall, I am extremely satisfied with the service provided by the Australian Consular Officer in India. Their dedication to assisting Australian citizens abroad is truly commendable.

Thank you for a job well done..
Maheshwar Chandagalla
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Very helpful, I’m greatfull that they assisted me in doubt I have
Thanks
Rajesh
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Excellent Experience to get a CNI. The counsular officers were warm and welcoming. Even considering that early January is a holiday time, we could get our request processed in less than an hour. The consular officer also extended their best wishes for us. A very professional and courteous experience overall !