Pollyana

Anyone had to do this recently? I'm on a Temp Spouse Visa, and have just had to get a new passport. I have the form to update DIMIA with the passport details, and thought I would find out about getting a new visa label for my passport.
I phoned the notorious DIMIA helpline, which told me they could make an appointment for me at the Brisbane office, they will notify me when the appointment has been made (it seems I have no say in day/time), and it will cost me $120! Now, maybe its just that I've been fed duff info by them before, but I don't entirely trust this advice.....

I'm tempted to just carry both passports for the next few months, but if anyone can offer the REAl story of getting a visa re-evidenced, I'd be glad to hear it?

JAJ

Doesn't sound right. They ought to be able to re-evidence it over the counter, especially if it's an onshore visa.

There's no fee to re-evidence a visa other than an RRV (and the $120 looks like the application fee for a new RRV - check form 990i).


Jeremy

Pollyana

Thanks Jeremy, the Helpline has lived up to its reputation again then!Thought $120 was a bit steep, especially as it is going to be (hopefully) replaced by my PR visa in February!

Pollyana

Little update for anyone interested.

Took the new passport to the Brisbane DIMIA office yesterday. They print a new sticker at the reception counter and affix it to the new passport. If the passprot has a name change (eg marriage) then they need proof of the change (eg marriage certificate).
There is no charge and it took me a whole 5 minutes!