Lost Indian Passport Replacement in Australia

Replace Your Lost Indian Passport Easily While Living in Australia

Losing your passport abroad can be distressing, but the process to replace your lost Indian passport in Australia doesn’t have to be. At PassportMate, we guide you through every step — from police reporting to application preparation and final passport delivery — so you can regain peace of mind quickly and efficiently.

Required Documents

To apply for a replacement Indian passport in case of loss, you typically need:

Completed online passport application form (via Passport Seva)
Two recent passport-sized photos (2×2 inches, white background)
Police report from the local Australian police stating the passport loss
Proof of valid Australian visa or residency status
Proof of address in Australia (utility bill, bank statement, lease)
Form V – Notarized affidavit detailing the loss of passport
Two reference letters from Indian nationals living in Australia, along with self-attested copies of their Indian passports (front and back)

Application Process – Step by Step

Submit Your Details
Provide your information via our online form or WhatsApp chat — it only takes 10 minutes.
Document Preparation
We create a ready-to-sign application package and send it to you within 1 business day, including all required forms and declarations.
Review, Sign & Send
Follow our instructions to sign and courier your documents to VFS Global, the authorized processing center for the Indian Consulate
Receive Your New Passport
Once approved, your new Indian passport is printed and delivered to your Australian address.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Immediately report the loss to the nearest Australian police station and obtain a formal police report — this is required for the replacement process.

Yes. While a copy can help, it’s not mandatory. We’ll guide you on submitting accurate information to avoid delays.

Yes, in most lost passport cases, police verification is mandatory as part of the consulate’s security process.

No, you cannot travel internationally without a valid passport. In urgent cases, you can apply for an Emergency Certificate for one-way travel to India.

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.