Pollyana

See the relevant section on the notes -
http://centralcontent.fco.gov.uk/res.../form-c1-notes
You should complete this if you were naturalised or registered............if you have been a UK citizen since birth then you weren't naturalised or registered, you didn't need to be as you were already British

Footglove

Great! Thank you so much.

you go girl

Did mine with no hassle at local post office, just view the auspost website for number of local office then phone and book appt.Cost $275.45 but was back within couple of weeks

Flixy

Sorry if this has already been covered in this thread, but I didn't have the time to read every post.
I am applying for my 2 children's renewal passports. I have made an appointment at the post office for next week. The problem I have is the countersignatury, we have only been here 9 months and have no one that has known us for 2 years, how do I get around that one? Should I chance getting the teacher to do it, if she is ok with it?
Also, I have tried to find out how to get their visa stickers put in the new passport, I could only find the $3.50 a minute helpline, so before I get out a second mortgage to fund this call, does anyone know? We are in Perth.
Many thanks

DadAgain

If you keep your old passport with visa stickers in then you can show that as prrof of a valid visa - and your new passport as a valid passport. Its clunky - but I've heard of plenty of people doing it.

Pollyana

Go to your nearest DIAC office with both passports. A new visa label can be put in for free.

Flixy

Thank you both, i'll get on the case! I have just realised I have known a nurse here for over 2 years, I knew her in the UK, do you think that is good enough for a countersignature?

Flixy

Just an update, I spoke to DIAC who said that I will need to have the stickers put in the passports, this can be done any any DIAC office between 9am and 4pm without an appointment. The charge is $60 per passport.

bcworld

They charge $60 to put a visa label in a passport!? That's outrageous!

Pollyana

Its only $60 if it is a RRV, very common mistake by call centre staff and often reported on here. Go to the DIAC office with the passports, there is no charge (thats from JAJ on numerous previous occasions!)

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/990i.pdf Page 4

Flixy

Thanks Pollyanna, I couldn't find it on the link, but i've got to go there anyway, it will be a bonus if it's for free!

Pollyana

The only bit on the link is the fact it costs $60 for the RRV label; replacement labels for PR etc are free.

luvjoy2

hi all just renewed mine with name change at Hervey bay post also had pics taken there but beware had to queue although i had made a appointment and
took five clerks all discussing the paper work and checking on the net queue meanwhile was out side the door (embarrassed or what ) finally we all agreed that
i didn't need pics counter signed and that was that . Had a call two days ago from NZ just to query address so asked if every thing else OK seems it was so only
took 6 people i PC and a huge lump of cash + two hours before hand checking and double checking seems you wont be refunded if wrong even if its their fault !!!

irishbloo

Some advice please.I am waiting on my renewal passport from Ireland.I may have to get back to Ireland very soon.(I so hope I dont).In the meantime we are going to our citizenship ceremony on the 9th of March.My question is can I just come and go with my Irish passport as I wont have time to get an Australian one.What would I do about my visa sticker.Thanks in advance.

kimandken

As far as i know it once you have citizenship you have to travel on an Australian passport.