Lost and Stolen Passports

In the event that your passport is lost or stolen, you should:

• Report the loss of your passport immediately to the Australian Embassy in Beijing or the Consulates-General in Guangzhou or Shanghai .
• Obtain an official Lost Passport report from the local police station or the Public Security Bureau (PSB).
• Complete and submit an Australian Passport Application PC8 form.

NOTE: In order to be re-issued with a full Australian passport you will need to meet all the requirements of a PC8 Passport Application.

If you are unable to satisfy these requirements, the Australian Embassy may be able to issue a limited validity Emergency Passport.

• Obtain two standard Australian passport photos.
• Attend an interview.
• Pay the current application fee. Local currency RMB cash payment accepted only.
• Pay the lost/stolen fee.

*Once you are issued with a new passport you will need to apply for a new Chinese visa.

For further information, contact the Consular Section at the Australian Embassy or the Consulates-General.