This page should be read in conjunction with the page on our Website headed Issue of Passport to Minors.

The Passports Act 2005, requires that all passports issued to minors (those persons under the age of 18 years) have the written consent of the birth parents. This can only be verified if the childs original full birth certificate (or legally translated foreign birth certificate) accompanies the application for each and every passport issued in the name of the child up until their 18th birthday.

Normally, consent to the issue of a Passport to a minor is completed as part of the application process. Each parent completes sections 14 to 18 and by doing so, gives us full consent to issue the minor with a Passport.

There will be occasions where, a replacement passport for a minor is required and the parent/s is/are not in Peru to provide consent. The parent/s can lodge their consent at the nearest Australian Passport Office or Australian Embassy, High Commission, Consulate-General, Consulate or Honorary Consulate overseas who will confirm when they have received the necessary consent and the passport will be issued in Lima as quickly as possible. Similarly, if a minor is not in Peru, the other parent/s may lodge their consent to the issue of a Passport with the Consulate-General here in Lima. We will confirm the consent to issuing office so the passport can be issued with minimal delay.

If there is any other reason why a birth parent cannot provide written consent to the issue of a Passport, please contact the Consulate-General during business hours on telephone 222 8281 and we will explain the procedures that will need to followed. It should be noted that in these situations there could be a lengthy delay in obtaining a passport for the minor so if you anticipate this situation could arise you should contact the Consulate-General well in advance of a need for the passport.

It is worth remembering that written consent is required under Peruvian law for a parent to take a minor out of the country unless the other parent is also present.