deano66

I've had a mail from DIAC asking for a copy of my wifes passport. I have asked our agent for clarification, but I thought I'd check with you fine people too as we did send all the required copies with the application.

The one thought is that her passport runs out in May-08 and there is not enough validity left. Do you know how long a passport needs to be valid for?

Ta muchly
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BethandAndrew

Hi, I know DIAC advise you on their website to have at least 2 years left on your passport when applying. As your wife only has 5 months left on her passport they may give you the option to re-new it before granting the visa.
Beth x x

louie

" Sort of" relevant - http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=498094.

Unless you would be disadvantaged by a delay of maybe a couple of weeks in getting your visa, I'd renew her passport now and tell DIMA that is what you are doing. The Passport Office will add on up to 9 months of unexpired validity, so her passport will expire on the same date whether you apply for it now or in May and it's much easier to start with a visa label in a new passport rather than having the hassle of getting it transferred to the new one.

deano66

Thanks for the replies. We are going to renew - as you say, its only a couple of weeks and it'll save hassle in May.

Cheers
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loolaa1909

I have recently renewed mine and my daughters passports and we had them both back within a week so definitely worth doing now.
Laura x