Hello,
I am an Australian by birth but reside in the US (for 20+ years). I travel to Australia once a year for xmas holiday and (am currently in Perth.) I have an Australian and USA passport. I accidentally left my Australian passport in my pocket and put it in the wash machine. The page with my photo and info is intact but everything else is ruined. I went to the passport office and they said that I need a new one. However, they couldn't advise me if I need one to exit Australia (SYD). I looked at the passport application form and they require among other things;
-Australian drivers license
-Australian bank statement
-Australian bank card
I do not have any of these items as I do not reside in Australia.
As I entered Australia with my Australian passport and since I also have a USA passport, will I be allowed to exit Australia to LAX in SYD with only my USA passport? (i'll then sort out my Australian passport problems at the embassy in Washington DC).
I did go to the immigration office in Perth and the person at the counter wasn't sure so she called over her supervisor who said it shouldn't be a problem to exit with my USA passport. I just don't feel certain about her answer so I am looking for other people's thoughts on the matter.
Thank you,
Giles
I am an Australian by birth but reside in the US (for 20+ years). I travel to Australia once a year for xmas holiday and (am currently in Perth.) I have an Australian and USA passport. I accidentally left my Australian passport in my pocket and put it in the wash machine. The page with my photo and info is intact but everything else is ruined. I went to the passport office and they said that I need a new one. However, they couldn't advise me if I need one to exit Australia (SYD). I looked at the passport application form and they require among other things;
-Australian drivers license
-Australian bank statement
-Australian bank card
I do not have any of these items as I do not reside in Australia.
As I entered Australia with my Australian passport and since I also have a USA passport, will I be allowed to exit Australia to LAX in SYD with only my USA passport? (i'll then sort out my Australian passport problems at the embassy in Washington DC).
I did go to the immigration office in Perth and the person at the counter wasn't sure so she called over her supervisor who said it shouldn't be a problem to exit with my USA passport. I just don't feel certain about her answer so I am looking for other people's thoughts on the matter.
Thank you,
Giles