visas & immigration

Hi AFFers My wife, daughter and I are finally dusting off the passports and heading to Singapore next week. Slightly nervous as its out daughters first long flight so hopefully we keep her entertained enough not to distract the fellow passengers. Anyways I was just wondering if anyone has an...

Hi all, Plan on spending approx 10 days with good friends in Buffalo NY in late June- Early July. Considering that Toronto is so close (and that I've never been to Canada before), I am thinking of doing either a day trip, or perhaps a night in Toronto. Have just had my ESTA approved, so I...

I applied for a passport renewal 10/3/22 my travelling partner did the same 4 days later. He got his passport after 3 weeks I have just passed 6 weeks and still nothing. I have tried calling numerous times a day for past 2 weeks but regardless of what option I select it eventually (after 30...

I had to renew my passport last month, it was a quick and easy process. I looked at my eldest child's (she's 6) yesterday and noticed hers is due in June, so got some photos done and went online and see that you can't renew it like an Adult one. Why? It's the entire process we had to do when we...

Hi all, Thought I would share what I think is my favourite passport stamp. I know there are a lot out there that I have never seen but I'm confident that few are as beautiful as this. You are required to sign the bottom of the stamp acknowledging the pledge.

Hi All quick question for anyone who has gone in and out of LAX recently. I am a dual national AUS/US, I have to dash back to the states quickly this weekend in and out of LAX for a family emergency. When I go to check my passport, my US Passport is expired (only recently - just my luck). I've...

Hi AFF gurus. I've searched high and low for days now, and I just can't find my passport. Currently the federal passport department is on reduced service from the 24th of December till the 3rd of January inclusive. So, I'm wondering if you would think there's any point in reporting it lost...

Does anyone know the process for updating yellow fever vaccination certificate/Travel Vaccination 'passport' when your regular passport number has changed? My yellow fever cert has the old number. In the past, the few agents on entry who even knew about the vaccination book gave it a cursory...

The Australian government will remove the automatic exemption from the outbound travel ban for Australian citizens & permanent residents who normally live overseas. This change will take effect from 11 August 2021. From 11 August, Australians who normally live overseas will now have to apply...

I am heading the DPRWA today and after reading @oz_mark comments Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted I have ensured my travel plans are in order: Passport – check, ICV – check, Cross border visa – check G2G App – check SafeWA App – check Negative Covid PCR test...

Who has received a passport renewal notice recently? I did today. My initial reaction is it is a bit cheeky. We have not been allowed to travel, yes I know essential services travelers can, for 12 months now, and we know we cannot fly before 21 June 2021. I know it pays to be prepared but as I...

A friend of mine (who is an Australian citizen) has been working in Switzerland for the past few years, but would like to return home to Perth next February or March. He hasn't seen his family in Australia for several years now. He's booked an economy class ticket on Qatar Airways, but is...

Just saw this and thought it would be an interesting read for a lot of us, we all know about protecting the PNR but Tony Abbott shared it publicly leading to the possible disclosure of his passport number. Interesting that notes on your booking were viewable in the QF MMB When you browse...

Just wondering if anyone has returned to Australia from overseas since mandatory 14-day hotel quarantine was introduced in late March. If so, what was the experience like? I'd be interested to know things like... What was the procedure when you arrived at the airport? What hotel did you end up...

This is a tongue in cheek question but surely all passports expiry date should be extended for the period of the travel ban imposed by the government?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-52900700 The UK is looking at expanding the privileges for residents of HKG, depending on what happens with the upcoming elections. As a former stronghold for the poms, it's good to see they've not completely abandoned them since they've left.

Does anyone know what happens with the ESTA US VIsa applications one puts in if your travel is cancelled? Can the ESTA be cancelled or deferred to a future travel date? I think the ESTA lasts for two years right?

I vaguely recollect seeing an email a couple of months ago saying that Aussies no longer need to fill out Indonesian immigration forms on the plane enroute to Bali - is this true or was I dreaming? If true have they put e-gates in or ...?

Hi everyone, Just found mums (deceased) UK passport after going through some old stuff. Mum was Aussie born and bred. Father, my grandad, was born in Cornwall UK, migrated to Australia at age 3. Mum travelled to the UK and Ireland in the mid 90's, mum obtained a UK passport on the back of her...

Henley Passport Index Ranking using IATA data in January 2020 has Australia Ranked @ #9 with access to 183 countries without prior visa. Japan is ranked #1 with access to 191 countries without prior visa https://www.henleypassportindex.com/passport-index What are your thoughts on this matter...