Emergency Travel Services for Indian Nationals in Australia

One-Way Travel to India with an Emergency Certificate (EC)

If you’re an Indian national in Australia and your passport has been lost, expired, or damaged, and you need to return to India urgently — a Government-issued Emergency Certificate (EC) allows one-way travel back to India in cases of medical, family, or legal emergencies. PassportMate assists you with fast, accurate application support so you can return home with minimal stress.

Required Documents

To apply for an Emergency Certificate (EC) in Australia, you’ll typically need:

Completed EC application form, signed by the applicant
Two recent passport-sized photographs (2×2 inches, white background)
Proof of identity – original or copy of the Indian passport
Valid Australian visa documents
Proof of emergency – such as a death certificate, medical report, or urgent legal notice
Confirmed flight itinerary or one-way travel plan
Police report – required if the passport is lost
Self-addressed prepaid envelope – for return of the EC document
Cover letter addressed to the Consulate explaining the nature of the emergency

Application Process – 4 Simple Steps

Submit Your Information
Share your details via our online form or chat. We’ll confirm eligibility and documentation needs.
Document Preparation
Receive a fully prepared EC application pack within 1 business day, including forms and checklists.
Sign & Submit
Sign the documents and visit the Indian Consulate or VFS in person to submit your EC request. We'll guide you on payment and scheduling.
Receive Your Emergency Certificate
Once approved, the EC is delivered within 1–2 business days or issued on the same day in urgent cases.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

An EC is a one-way travel document issued to Indian citizens who cannot travel with a valid passport. It allows urgent return to India under specific emergency conditions.

Yes. A police report is mandatory in such cases to proceed with your EC application.

Yes. Emergency Certificates generally require in-person submission at the Indian Consulate or its authorized VFS center.

An EC is valid for a single journey and typically must be used within a few weeks of issue.

Start Now – We’ll Handle the Rest

Whether you’re applying for your first passport or need urgent travel assistance, PassportMate is your trusted partner for all things India → Australia documentation.

At PassportMate, we simplify the complex. We’re Australia’s trusted service for helping Indian nationals and NRIs navigate passports, visas, OCI cards, police clearance certificates, and more — all without the stress of embassy visits or confusing paperwork.