The following processing times relate to Citizenship application stages that reached a decision in October 2021.
From date of application to decision:
From date of approval to … Read the rest
Being updated
Australian Passport fees normally increase annually on the 1st January.
The Australian passport fee increase, on the 1st January 2021, for the standard 10 year adult passport, was an increase of 1.007% since last year, from $298 to $301.
There are two basic ways to renew an Australian passport, the normal way, and the faster streamlined way, although both normally involve a visit to a Post office.
For streamlined renewal without going online, you’ll have to call us on 131 232 … Read the rest
This a a basis 7-step guide to applying for your first Australian passport.
1: Gather original documents.
2: Ask someone to be your referee or guarantor.
3: Complete your application.
4: Print your application.
5: Get passport photos.
6: Lodge your application and pay the … Read the rest
The following processing times relate to Citizenship application stages that reached a decision in September 2021.
From date of application to decision:
From date of approval to … Read the rest
The following processing times relate to Citizenship application stages that reached a decision in August 2021.
From date of application to decision:
From date of approval to … Read the rest
As DNA testing is not mandatory, you do not have to undertake DNA testing when its use by Immigration is suggested.
DNA testing is just another form of evidence to be used when Immigration need to validate certain aspects of a relationship. For example, to … Read the rest
I was recently asked why an Australian citizen needed a visa to return to Australia.
That question threw me totally, as an Australian citizen does not need a visa.
But that person had read on the internet that they did. I found it … Read the rest
The following processing times relate to Citizenship application stages that reached a decision in July 2021.
From date of application to decision: 75% took under 12 months and 10% took over 14 months. This changed from 13-13 last month.
From date of approval to … Read the rest
If you are outside of Australia, you do not need to wait until you receive your Citizenship certificate to apply for an Australian passport.
This applies to Citizenship Certificates for descent and adoption applications.
Information on how to apply will be included … Read the rest
