This page should be read in conjunction with the page on our website headed Passport Application Form and Information.

In addition to the normal statutory requirements for an Australian Passport, there are several additional steps that must be completed for us to issue a Passport to a Minor. A "minor" is defined in The Passports Act 2005 as any person under the age of 18 years. We ask that you take a little extra time to read all the information enclosed with the application form.

The additional statutory requirements which must be met before we can issue either a new or replacement Passport to a minor are as follows:

• Please note that where we need to sight a document, we must see the original of that document. Unfortunately, we cannot accept copies, even certified true copies, under any circumstances.
• The child's full Birth Certificate must accompany the application and if the child was born outside of Australia, their Australian Citizenship Certificate must be provided.
• The parent's Marriage Certificate must be provided, if the mother is using her married name that does not appear on the child's birth certificate.
• Proof of any change of name of the child and/or either parent must accompany the application. The application must be lodged in the current name being used by the child.
• Both Birth Parents (ie. those listed on the child's Birth Certificate), must provide written consent to the issue of the Passport by completing the Parental Consent section on page 4 of the Application form. If there is any difficulty obtaining this consent from either parent or if a grandparent or legally qualified person will be lodging the application, please read the page on our Website headed Parental Consent to the Issue of a Passport to a Minor or contact us for further advice - telephone 222 8281 during business hours or by e-mail at Australia.org.pe.
• The Identifier section on Page 3 of the application form must be completed in accordance with the instructions. For children less than 1 years of age, the identifier is only required to have known the child since birth, not the normal twelve months. Please ensure the person completing this section is readily contactable by telephone.
• For photographs of new born babies, we suggest lying the baby on a plain coloured (preferably white) rug/sheet, taking a photo and printing two copies, which we will cut down to a passport photo size. The child's eyes must be open, the photo must be as close as possible to a front-on view of the babies' head and shoulders and there should be no obvious obstruction.

Either parent may lodge the application in person and they must bring along with them, proof of their current name and signature, proof of the child's current name and the appropriate fee.

If you have any further questions relating to the issue of a Passport to a minor, please call us during business hours on 222 8281 or send us an e-mail to info.peru@austrade.gov.au