Australian Passport question

[Civil977]

Hi there I am travelling overseas in June and just had a look at my passport and realised that a piece of the green stitch towards the back has come loose, do I need to replace my passport?

 

[RooFlyer]

If it was me, I would. Not only might a country or two take exception but further stitching might give way before long.

 

[Scarlett]

Get out the needle and thread… and cue the music:

 

[Rick93]

Question here too ...

Departing Sydney in June 24 for Paris. Stay only 10 days.

Australian Passport expires in November 24 ( after 10 years ).

Will I need a new one BEFORE departure ?

 

[Warragul]

It is a relatively easy thing to find out -

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/your-arrival-in-france

 

[Rick93]

It is a relatively easy thing to find out -

https://france-visas.gouv.fr/en/your-arrival-in-france

Thanks. That covers it.
Three months. I'm good.

 

[mel-world]

Anyone applied for a new Aussie passport lately? Do you still submit a paper photo? Someone told me the Post Office needs to take the photo and submit digitally, as is the application.

 

[Quickstatus]

Do you still submit a paper photo

For renewals:
Fill in online form
Print form
Auspost will take a digital photo, print it and submit for you
The digital photo can also be emailed to you for future use.

you can of course get your own photos done at say a chemist.

 

[Mwenenzi]

Anyone applied for a new Aussie passport lately? Do you still submit a paper photo? Someone told me the Post Office needs to take the photo and submit digitally, as is the application.

New or renewal?
I did a renewal fully on line.

 

[mel-world]

New or renewal?
I did a renewal fully on line.

Sorry, renewal. I'll try to do it fully online. Thanks for the info.

 

[Rebus]

My family and I will travel overseas in December and return to Australia mid January. We are all dual Australian/UK citizens and hold both passports. My child's Australian passport will expire approximately 3 weeks after the date on which we are scheduled to return to Australia. Do you believe this will be an issue for Border Force?

 

[markis10]

My family and I will travel overseas in December and return to Australia mid January. We are all dual Australian/UK citizens and hold both passports. My child's Australian passport will expire approximately 3 weeks after the date on which we are scheduled to return to Australia. Do you believe this will be an issue for Border Force?

No issues, you don’t even need a passport to come back in if you don’t mind an extensive discussion at the border

 

[Warragul]

Maybe an issue with the airline, the default view for some is need the 6 month minimum validity. A discussion or phone call will sort it but but best to be prepared for this at check in

 

[Flyerwin]

Renewing a passport has never been easier - all online now except for the photo and lodging part - quite efficient really.

 

[SYD]

Maybe an issue with the airline, the default view for some is need the 6 month minimum validity. A discussion or phone call will sort it but but best to be prepared for this at check in

OP (and family) have valid UK PPs that they can leave UK/Europe with. So shouldn’t be an issue. At least having the expired Oz PP should make the ABF discussion a bit more straightforward.

Unlike another AFF’r who recently couldn’t find their Oz PP whilst onboard their flight home (had similarly boarded using a UK PP)!

 

[Rangalad]

Renewing a passport has never been easier - all online now except for the photo and lodging part - quite efficient really.

Completed my passport renewal online.
Lodged at the local post office last Wednesday afternoon.
New passport delivered Tuesday morning.
Less than a week.