Passport Renewal / Application - Time Taken?

[Himeno]

Just arrived. Tracking didn't update until after I got a text message from auspost saying it was on the way and would be here in the next hour.

Fresh out of package and already curling covers.
Compared to 10 year old prior passport.


Surprised that the new one didn't come with a cover/case like the old one.
Going to keep it in the old cover when not needing it. Maybe that will help minimize the curling.

 

[blackcat20]

Just arrived. Tracking didn't update until after I got a text message from auspost saying it was on the way and would be here in the next hour.

Fresh out of package and already curling covers.
Compared to 10 year old prior passport.

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Surprised that the new one didn't come with a cover/case like the old one.
Going to keep it in the old cover when not needing it. Maybe that will help minimize the curling.

Yeah I've reused the cover from my previous passport to keep it in good condition.

 

[blackcat20]

Lodged Miss TomCats renewal on 8 April and still waiting for any news...

 

[Flyfrequently]

Lodged Miss TomCats renewal on 8 April and still waiting for any news...

Did you pay for fast track @blackcat20 ?

This could possibly go in the travel mistakes thread, my Mackay based brother and SIL discovered her passport had expired 12 days out from departure (was supposed to be tomorrow)
Applied for new one, much to his chagrin paid the $$ for fast track.
Notified passport done within 4 business days and ready for delivery.

And for the past week passort has only made in from Melbourne to Brisbane - sitting in some truck somewhere.
Needless to say, trip put back a week

Hope you have better luck

 

[blackcat20]

Did you pay for fast track @blackcat20 ?

This could possibly go in the travel mistakes thread, my Mackay based brother and SIL discovered her passport had expired 12 days out from departure (was supposed to be tomorrow)
Applied for new one, much to his chagrin paid the $$ for fast track.
Notified passport done within 4 business days and ready for delivery.

And for the past week passort has only made in from Melbourne to Brisbane - sitting in some truck somewhere.
Needless to say, trip put back a week

Hope you have better luck

No, didn't bother as we still have 9 weeks till we go.

 

[Flyfrequently]

No, didn't bother as we still have 9 weeks till we go.

Pleased to say @blackcat20 , Mackay postie has just been, passport safely in her hand. 4 business days to process and 8 business days to deliver.
Good thing they moved their flights, motor home etc as would have been way too close, they now fly out next Monday.

 

[somebol]

Applied on 16th and got message today that it is with auspost

 

[frodo]

Applied on the 15th and received it yesterday. One week turnaround without fast track, very quick.