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Indian Passport Renewal in Australia During the VFS Disruption: What to Do in 2026?
Indian citizens across Australia may presently be experiencing difficulty renewing their passports, obtaining Indian Police Clearance Certificates or accessing other consular services following the temporary disruption to VFS Global’s Indian consular operations. The disruption is particularly concerning for people who: have an Indian passport that has expired or is close to expiry; need to provide a renewed passport for an Australian visa application; have received a request for information from the Department of Home Affairs; have been asked to provide an Indian Police Clearance Certificate; need to update their passport details in ImmiAccount; or have urgent international travel plans. Although
Kerusha Kharel
