Passports
Accessing the temporary digital application upload function on the Australian Passport Office website
Australians in Kuwait may be able to lodge their passport application online using the temporary digital upload function on the Australian passport website.
You can use the digital upload function if you:
- are currently in Kuwait and have a delivery address in Kuwait
- have held a 10-year Australian Passport issued since 1 January 2006; or
- are lodging an application for a child.
If you do not meet the requirements, you must lodge your application in person at the Australian Embassy in Kuwait.
For customers in Kuwait who meet the above criteria, follow these steps:
- complete the application form online
- upload the application form, supporting documents, digital photo and credit card payment authorisation (payment is only available by credit card and is taken in AUD (Australian Dollars)).
Passport collection:
If you want your new passport sent to a location other than the country you are currently in, please complete a declaration (form-B11) which should include:
- where you want your passport delivered (i.e. Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission or a Passports State Office in Australia),
- a name of the person authorised to collect it on your behalf
- your written authorisation for that person to receive the passport.
Once collected, you or your nominated contact is responsible for arranging the safe delivery of the passport to you.
Assessment and payment:
Once your digital application has been reviewed (note this may take up to 4 days), you will receive an email from [email protected] with payment confirmation.
In assessing your application, we may contact you if:
- the application is for a child and if we need to confirm information.
- additional documentation is required
- there is a problem with what you have submitted
- you are not eligible for this service.
When finalised, your passport will sent either to:
- the Australian Embassy in Kuwait for collection
- the location you nominated on your B11 declaration form.
Note. If your delivery address is not in Kuwait, the digital upload option will not appear when you begin your online application.
Processing times and support:
Refer to the Australian Passport Office website for current processing times.
If you have any issues with the online application or account registration process, contact the Australian Embassy in Kuwait.
Examples where customers are not eligible for the digital upload function:
You cannot use the digital upload function if:
- you have urgent need to travel or require an emergency passport
- you hold a Limited Validity Passport (LVP)
- you are applying for your first adult passport (you must lodge your application in person at an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission or a passport office in Australia).
Note. A child who is applying for a first-time adult passport may be issued a Limited Validity Passport (LVP). The LVP may be upgraded to a fully validity passport if they present in person to an Australian Embassy, Consulate or High Commission prior to expiry.
Passport Fees
Passport applications lodged overseas incur an additional overseas application fee (overseas surcharge). To find out the current passport fees plus the overseas surcharge, please visit the Australian Passport Office’s website link at Passport fees.
Please note the Australian Embassy Kuwait will accept credit card payments only for Passport services in Australian dollars (AUD). Cash payment will no longer be accepted.
Passport fees as of 1 March 2026:
|
Passport |
Validity |
Fee AUD |
Overseas Surcharge AUD |
Total AUD |
Fee KWD |
Overseas Surcharge KWD |
Total KWD |
|
Adult (aged 18 and over) |
10 years |
422 |
189 |
611 |
88 |
39 |
127 |
|
Senior (optional for persons 75 and over) |
5 years |
213 |
189 |
402 |
44 |
39 |
83 |
|
Child (under 16) |
5 years |
213 |
92 |
305 |
44 |
19 |
63 |
|
Child (16 and 17) |
10 years |
422 |
92 |
514 |
88 |
19 |
107 |
|
Replacement passport *For applicants who have full visa pages and more than two years’ validity remaining |
Expiry date of current passport |
265 |
- |
265 |
55 |
- |
55 |
|
Emergency passport |
Limited |
265 |
- |
265 |
55 |
- |
55 |
Passport fees increase every year based on the Consumer Price Index.