passport

Passport

9:07AM Sarah Stokely | The SMH has published a guide to renewing an Australian passport. The rules have been tweaked – the fees are greater if you lose your passport, and they’re pushing people to renew online. And don’t forget many countries don’t let you enter if you have less than 6 months on your passport. More »

What to do if you lose your passport

11:23AM Sarah Stokely | If you’re planning an overseas trip this Christmas (lucky you!) then you should be double checking your passport and any necessary visas round about now. A lost passport will take 10-15 days to replace, so if it’s gone missing you really want to find out now rather than the day you travel! The Age has written up a handy guide of what to do if you lose your passport, which includes contact details for the Australian Passport Information Service. Bear in mind that it costs $200 to replace an adult passport, so it’s worth taking the time for a second look before reporting your passport lost. Passport Panic Stations [The Age] More »