Yes, you can renew your passport at any time. Will my new passport have the same number as my old passport? No, your new passport will be a new booklet and will have a new number.
A 'replacement' passport is either free or incurs a reduced fee, but is only valid for as long as the passport it's replacing. If you 'renew' a passport, it costs the standard fee and is valid for a full ten or five years.
Will my passport number change after getting my passport re-issued? No, your passport number will remain the same after you get your passport re-issued.
Your contact and passport details can be updated online via ImmiAccount if your application was lodged online. Further details are available at www.homeaffairs.gov.au/immiaccount under the 'Available services' tab.
Allow a minimum of six weeks to get a new passport or renew your old one. Where possible, don't book travel without a valid passport. If you're likely to travel in the next six months, you should apply or renew now. Some countries won't let you enter on a passport that expires in less than six months.
What happens to my old passport? Your current passport may still be valid when you apply for a new one but it will be cancelled on the date your new one is issued.
If you have two passports, we call the second one a 'concurrent' passport. Concurrent passports cost the same as standard ten-year passports but are only valid for up to three years. To apply for a concurrent passport, you need to complete a B15 Concurrent passport form and lodge it with your passport application.
Australians should use their Australian passport when exiting or entering Australia. This includes dual nationals. You may experience issues returning to Australia on a foreign passport.
Some people mistakenly think that the passport number is unique to them and that it is forever. However, that is not true. Each individual passport book has its own unique number. When a new document is issued, it will come with a different number to any held by you previously.
How can I update the passport information for an existing flight booking? You must contact the airline or travel agency that booked your flight and submit documentation supporting your request, such as a copy of your new passport.
Concerning the passport number, it is not possible to get the number online. You need to mail a notarized request for a copy of your passport record. A search for your passport record is free with your notarized request. 1111 19th Street, N.W.
If you're applying for a new passport in 2023, you're likely to get an R Series passport. As Australia's next-generation passport, the R Series is packed with advanced security features designed to keep Australians' identities safe.
The price of Australian passports could be attributed to security measures, according to David Beirman, adjunct fellow in Management and Tourism at the University of Technology Sydney. He pointed out that other countries, such as the US, UK and Canada, also have security features in their passports.
To protect passport holders' identity and personal information to the highest possible standards, Australia's R Series passport includes advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting and identity theft, and keep Australians safe. All passports issued in Australia are now R Series.
Can I use my current passport until it expires? If your current passport is valid when you renew, it will be cancelled on the date your new passport is issued. You should avoid travelling outside Australia using the expiring passport. If it's cancelled while you're overseas, you may be stuck without a valid passport.
If you qualify, you can have a triple citizenship in Australia. Australia permits 'citizenship of two or more countries', providing it's legal according to all the relevant parties.
Applicants should allow 10 weeks for a standard passport renewal to be processed, according to UK Government advice – a turnaround time that has been in place since the pandemic.
Passports can only be renewed by mail. Online renewals are currently paused. Typically, you will need the following items to renew your passport: Application - You will need Form DS-82.
To minimise processing time, make sure your application includes everything we need. You can find checklists to assist you HERE. You should not book travel until you have a valid passport (your passport number will change when you renew it).
You can see the status of an application under "Checklists and documents created" on the dashboard. If you applied for an adult passport in Australia, the application status will be displayed as: Awaiting lodgement: The application checklist is ready for you to print and lodge.
Expedited service. Choose this service if you are traveling in less than 13 weeks from the date you submit your application. Expedited service takes 7-9 weeks. You can expedite at an acceptance facility or expedite a renewal by mail.