Do we need to update Passports?
Nov 18th 2005, 3:47 pm
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Do we need to update Passports?
We've finally got confirmation that we have been accepted!
However, I know we have to send our Passports off to Lodnon to get them 'stamped'. What I don't know is what we do about these Passports when they expire? My sons is due to expire in about 18 months, by which time we plan to be in Perth. So how do we go about renewing his Passport in Aus?? And will it still have the Visa 'stamp'?
If anyone can shed any light, it'd be a great help!!
However, I know we have to send our Passports off to Lodnon to get them 'stamped'. What I don't know is what we do about these Passports when they expire? My sons is due to expire in about 18 months, by which time we plan to be in Perth. So how do we go about renewing his Passport in Aus?? And will it still have the Visa 'stamp'?
If anyone can shed any light, it'd be a great help!!
Nov 18th 2005, 8:59 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
This seems to have come up a lot recently,so I would do a search on other threads.
Nov 18th 2005, 11:42 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by Pam
We've finally got confirmation that we have been accepted!
However, I know we have to send our Passports off to Lodnon to get them 'stamped'. What I don't know is what we do about these Passports when they expire? My sons is due to expire in about 18 months, by which time we plan to be in Perth. So how do we go about renewing his Passport in Aus?? And will it still have the Visa 'stamp'?
If anyone can shed any light, it'd be a great help!!
However, I know we have to send our Passports off to Lodnon to get them 'stamped'. What I don't know is what we do about these Passports when they expire? My sons is due to expire in about 18 months, by which time we plan to be in Perth. So how do we go about renewing his Passport in Aus?? And will it still have the Visa 'stamp'?
If anyone can shed any light, it'd be a great help!!
The British High Commission will be able to renew a UK passport. The visa remains valid however you will need to have it re-stamped at a DIMIA office in Australia, otherwise there is a risk of delay/hassle at check-in for an Australia bound flight.
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Nov 19th 2005, 3:02 am
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by JAJ
The British High Commission will be able to renew a UK passport. The visa remains valid however you will need to have it re-stamped at a DIMIA office in Australia, otherwise there is a risk of delay/hassle at check-in for an Australia bound flight.
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Nov 19th 2005, 9:09 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by JAJ
The British High Commission will be able to renew a UK passport. The visa remains valid however you will need to have it re-stamped at a DIMIA office in Australia, otherwise there is a risk of delay/hassle at check-in for an Australia bound flight.
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So is it best to renew our Passportd before we send them off to get the Visa in them?
Nov 19th 2005, 9:12 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by Pam
So is it best to renew our Passportd before we send them off to get the Visa in them?
Yes it is.
Unless passports have a few years or more before they expire.
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Nov 19th 2005, 9:13 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by JAJ
Yes it is.
Unless passports have a few years or more before they expire.
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Unless passports have a few years or more before they expire.
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Nov 19th 2005, 9:16 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
JAJ isn't the visa issued against the passport numbers? If they got new ones first then they would have different numbers.
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Nov 19th 2005, 9:18 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by joho
JAJ isn't the visa issued against the passport numbers? If they got new ones first then they would have different numbers.
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OMG
Don't panic me now!! We've waited nearly a year for this! I hope this is just a technicality!!
Nov 19th 2005, 9:21 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by Pam
OMG
Don't panic me now!! We've waited nearly a year for this! I hope this is just a technicality!!
Don't panic me now!! We've waited nearly a year for this! I hope this is just a technicality!!
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Nov 19th 2005, 9:24 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by joho
God sorry, don't have a heart attack I'm probably wrong, JAJ knows his stuff. We got our boys passports renewed just before grant and sent in a change of details form to say that they had changed and copies of the new passport page. I was just curious nothing more.
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I think I am more jumpy now we have Visa acceptance than I have been waiting for it!
Nov 19th 2005, 9:29 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by joho
JAJ isn't the visa issued against the passport numbers? If they got new ones first then they would have different numbers.
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You tell your case officer and they update the system with new passport numbers. Remember the grant of a visa is not affected by subsequent change of passport number, it just may mean it takes a little longer to get it stamped. You have to weigh that up against the hassles of travelling with a visa in an old passport.
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Nov 19th 2005, 9:32 pm
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Re: Do we need to update Passports?
Originally Posted by JAJ
You tell your case officer and they update the system with new passport numbers. Remember the grant of a visa is not affected by subsequent change of passport number, it just may mean it takes a little longer to get it stamped. You have to weigh that up against the hassles of travelling with a visa in an old passport.
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We don't plan to travel until March for validation, with intention of Emigrating Dec 06.
Can't wait now!
