QueueCheckofficial waits, shared datesAustralian passport processing time
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Australian passport: 98% of routine passports within 6 weeks
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6 weeks
Australian passport: 98% of routine passports within 6 weeks
Updated Jul 17
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Australian passport: 98% of routine passports within 6 weeks
Updated Jul 17, 2026, 2:17 PM
6 weeks
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Processing time guide
How long does Australian passport take in Australia?
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