How to Update Passport for Australian Visa

You have a new passport

​​​​​You need to tell the Department when you get a new passport so that your new passport can be linked to your current visa or application. The quickest way to do this is to update your passport details in your ImmiAccount.

Note: ​This excludes holders of the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) 601. If you obtain a new passport, please apply for a new ETA​ using your new passport, as the ETA cannot be transferred to a new passport.

If you have not used ImmiAccount before you can Create an ImmiAccount. You may then be able to import your application to use the online change of passport form. Then,

  • Login to ImmiAccount
  • Select your application
  • Select ‘Edit’ or ‘View details’ to go to your ‘Application home’ screen
  • Select ‘Update details’
  • Select ‘Change of passport details’
  • Select the applicant
  • Enter the new passport details
  • Enter the reason for the change
  • Select Submit

If you don’t have your ImmiAccount, you can use this online form to update your passport details with the Department – https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/new-passport-details