Passports

New Lebanese passport

The presence of both parents is mandatory for those under eighteen years of age

 - ID card OR an extract of civil status less than 10 years old.

- Two new passport photo, 4.3 x 3.5 cm, clearly showing the face on a white background.

- Old passport.    

- For married women: a family Ikhraj Kayd and a marriage certificate

- In case of a minor’s passport both parents or guardian should attend the Consulate offices with their Lebanese photo IDs / passports. 

  Fees:

            AUD 818.50 Ten years for adults only

            AUD 409.50 Five years exclusively for minors

** Fees are only accepted in cash.

For an extra cost an express service is available (takes one to one and half Month) through:  www.fasttracklb.dhl.com by following the instructions. Print the 11 pages emailed to you from the DHL and bring them to the consulate with the documents listed above.

Lost Passport

A Travel Document valid for three months may be granted by the Lebanese Consulate in the event of damage or loss of the passport, in order to facilitate return to Lebanon only.

- All documents required for a passport application

- A report from the local police about the loss of the passport

- Two copies of the lost passport

- A written letter from the applicant explaining how / when the passport was lost

- 3 passport photos on a white background

 ​Damaged passport

A Travel Document valid for three months may be granted by the Lebanese Consulate in the event of damage or loss of the passport, to facilitate return to Lebanon only.

- All documents required for a passport application

-  The original damaged passport and two copies of the destroyed passport

- A written letter from the applicant explaining how the passport was destroyed

- 3 passport photos on a white background

 For holders of electronic passports edition 2003 and before:

According to a decree issued by the General Directorate of Lebanese Public Security, the Lebanese Consulate General in Melbourne - Australia announces that applications for passports of the 2003 electronic form (navy blue - old form) are not accepted as of 6/1/2023, and applicants must apply for a biometric passport directly at the General Directorate of Public Security in Lebanon.

Exclusion:

·         Excluded from the above decree are applicants over sixty years of age AND those under fifteen years of age who can lodge their applications for a biometric passport at this mission by following the same instructions for a new passport.

 ·         It is possible to renew the old electronic passport for one year only (handwritten renewal) provided that the applicant submits a pledge to obtain a new biometric passport exclusively from Lebanon, Required documents:

-          The current passport

-          ID card OR an extract of civil status less than 10 years old

-          Two new passport photo measuring 3.5 x 4.3, white background, not copied from an old photo.

 Passport for a newborn

It is mandatory for both parents to be present when applying for a newborn passport.

• Obtaining a passport can be expedited by using the express service through the website http://fasttracklb.dhl.com, with additional fees paid by credit card, Print booking papers and bring to your appointment with all the required documents mentioned below.

Required documents:

-          Extract of civil status bearing the child’s photo, dated less than 10 years old    

-          Both parent's passports / IDs with two copies of them

-          Two passport photos of the newborn, with a white background, measuring 4.3 x 3.5 and not copied from an old photo.

-          Fees: A$409.50 cash for five years

   Passport for Newborn

It is possible to apply for a Travel Document valid for one year for a newborn, if necessary, upon completing the newborn registration process through the mission:

It is mandatory for both parents to be present to sign the application for a passport.

Required documents:

-          Local birth certificate

-          Both parents' passports / IDs with two copies of them

-          Extract of Family civil status ( Ikhraj Kayd)

-          3 passport photos

-          Fee: 82.00 Australian dollars in cash for one year

Palestinian Travel Document   

-      Registration Card (Blue)

-      UNRWA Card

-      Birth Certificate and Ikhraj Kayd to register the full date of birth

-      Old Travel Document

-      2 passport Photos (3.5 x 4.3)

-      Family Ikhraj Kayd and Lebanese Marriage Certificate for married women

-      Cost: $409.50 Document for Five Years (Cash Only)

 Processing Time: Around 4 weeks if using the quick service via DHL – https://fasttracklb.dhl.com at extra cost paid on the website - Print the 11 Pages and bring to your appointment with the above requested documents