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!