Passport Renewal / Application - Time Taken?

[Rich]

Any tips on the urgent application? My passport is less than 6 months from expiry and I am travelling in 2 weeks for an unplanned holiday, so not a legit reason for urgent travel. Can you just pay up? The website suggests you have to have a compelling reason for urgent travel.

 

[Scr77]

I’m 1 hr from Melbourne. In June, I Completed application online and lodged at local post office and nominated to collect from Passport Office in Docklands Melbourne. Paid for priority and this was just before closing time on a Friday.

Late arvo on Monday, I received notification that the passport was ready for collection.

I wouldn’t worry about applying for special circumstances, just pay the priority fee (think it cost 200 or 300 extra).

 

[Rich]

I’m 1 hr from Melbourne. In June, I Completed application online and lodged at local post office and nominated to collect from Passport Office in Docklands Melbourne. Paid for priority and this was just before closing time on a Friday.

Late arvo on Monday, I received notification that the passport was ready for collection.

I wouldn’t worry about applying for special circumstances, just pay the priority fee (think it cost 200 or 300 extra).

Thanks. Reading it again, I think maybe the explanation requirement (and possible proof of urgency) if you call up to expediate an existing application. Already done and no questions asked. I paid $104 for a 5 day turnaround. The lady at the post office said they have been quick lately but I am not going to risk it for a trip in 2 weeks.