Aussie passport cost increases again!

[PERLHR]

I see that once again somehow Australia seems to think that it deserves the title of the world most expensive passport? Why? It's ridiculously expensive for such a low population and not exactly the world most desirable.

Australian passport fees are increasing yet again in 2026

Australia has the world’s most expensive passport – and it’s set to rise another $5-$10 from January 1

www.timeout.com

 

[moa999]

Just ensure you get your value out of it.

 

[SYD]

Just ensure you get your value out of it.

But why do we never get the option for a 10 1/2 year passport…

 

[SCM]

Everything the government does is such a rort, unbelievable.

 

[Haplo]

I know someone that works at the rba who makes the passports, it cost them only $10 to make one.

 

[Himeno]

But why do we never get the option for a 10 1/2 year passport…

They still owe us a 20% discount on a passport renewal for the 2 years the border was closed and travel blocked during covid.

 

[SYD]

They still owe us a 20% discount on a passport renewal for the 2 years the border was closed and travel blocked during covid.

Yes, I almost wrote that also….

 

[MEL_Traveller]

Heavens. I might have to start going black market!

 

[Quickstatus]

black market

Not yet

Is there a subscription model for passports? - Pay per trip?

 

[AuSammy]

Not yet

Is there a subscription model for passports? - Pay per trip?

Temu??

 

[markis10]

Passports are indexed annually, so it should not be a surprise there is an increase.

 

[PERLHR]

Passports are indexed annually, so it should not be a surprise there is an increase.

No excuse though for having the most expensive passport going.

 

[aikman]

I'd rather they cut the $70 passenger movement charge.

 

[flyingfan]

It’s probably an ‘easy’ source of revenue - the government (of any persuasion) will say if you want a passport you can afford a holiday or work pays for it. Even when it’s not that simple.