Jurisdiction

The processing site of your application depends on where in Australia you currently reside, also known as jurisdiction. You must submit your application, based on jurisdiction.

South Australia (SA) Recommended Option, apply by Registered POST, mail in your application to: GPO Box 2892 SYDNEY NSW 2001 OR Queue in person at IPVSC, Encounter Australia 63 Grote Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000. View Location

New South Wales (NSW) Recommended Option, apply by Registered POST, mail in your application to: GPO Box 2892 SYDNEY NSW 2001 OR Queue in person at IPVSC, Level 1, 64, Clarence Street, Sydney 2000. View Location

Victoria & Tasmania Recommended Option, apply by POST, mail in your application to: PO Box 23057 DOCKLANDS VIC 3008 OR Queue in person at IPVSC, Suite 9.18 & 9.19, 401 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008. View Location

Northern Territory (NT) Recommended Option, apply by POST, mail in your application to: PO Box 936, Civic Square, ACT 2608 OR Queue in person at IPVSC, Shop No.6, 37 Kennigo Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 4006. View Location

Queensland (QLD) Recommended Option, apply by POST, mail in your application to: PO Box 936, Civic Square, ACT 2608 OR Queue in person at IPVSC, Shop No.6, 37 Kennigo Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 4006. View Location

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Recommended Option, apply by POST, mail in your application to: PO Box 936, Civic Square, ACT 2608 OR Queue in person at IPVSC, Unit 2, 20 Allara, Canberra city, Canberra ACT 2601. View Location

Western Australia (WA) Recommended Option, apply by POST, mail in your application to: PO Box 936, Civic Square, ACT 2608 OR Queue in person at IPVSC, Level 1, Room 22, 195 Adelaide Terrace (Good Earth Hotel); Perth WA - 6004. View Location

Recommended Option 1: By Express POST/Courier

Sending your application by Express POST is the preferred option as this will save you the need to travel to specific IP&VSC locations as well as queue and wait times. Average queue times in Peak Seasons of August to December may range from 20-30 minutes and may be longer during lunch rush hours.

	You must enclose an $8, "Postal Processing Fee" in addition to your application and VFS Service fee for every two applications. (For e.g. 1 or 2 applications sent by post = $8, 3- 4 applications = $16) This is to return your processed application. Please do not send return self addressed envelopes as the same is not accepted.
	You must send your application to the designated P.O.Box Address based on the jurisdiction where you are applying from.

Option 2: Queue in Person

If you choose to submit your application in person, you will need to submit the same at an India Passport & Visa Application Centre based on your jurisdiction and applicable trading hours.

Trading Hours

Hours for Submission:
08:30hrs to 15:00hrs (Monday to Friday on all working days)- please check the holiday list prior to visiting.

Hours for Collection:
10:30hrs to 15:00hrs (Monday to Friday on all working days)- please check the holiday list prior to visiting