QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT

16/02/2012 21:48

APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT

AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT OFFICE

Go to: https://www.passports.gov.au/Web/index.aspx

  1. Has the cost of applying for a passport increased, decreased or remained the same in 2012?
  2. To be eligible for an Australian passport the Australian Passport Office must be satisfied that you are an Australian citizen, and must receive confirmation of your identity. You will need to provide one of three combinations of documents that support your identity. Using the categories supplied create scenarios identifying the documents you would supply for each combination.
  3. Are photocopied and faxed documents accepted?
  4. How many photos do you need to supply with your application? What must appear on one photo?
  5. How old can photos be before they will not be accepted?
  6. What are the basic photo format requirements?
  7. What will happen to your application if you supply an unacceptable photo?
  8. Identify five reasons why your photo may not be accepted?
  9. What is the application fee for applying for an ordinary adult and child passport?
  10. What colour pen must be used to complete your application?
  11. Do applicants require an interview to apply for a passport? If so, where do you attend?
  12. Where can you obtain a passport application, other than online?
  13. Passports that have become damaged may no longer be acceptable for travel or as evidence of the holder’s identity or Australian citizenship. Give three examples of minor damage.
  14. What is the process you should take if your passport has major damage?
  15. How much is it estimated that identity theft costs the Australia community per year?
  16. Who do you contact if you are overseas and you have lost your passport?
  17. What must you do if you find your lost/stolen passport after you have reported it lost/stolen?
  18. What is the age restriction for applying for a child’s passport?
  19. Does a newborn infant require their own passport?
  20. How long is a child’s passport valid for?
  21. How long is a senior’s passport valid for?
  22. How long is an adult’s passport valid for?
  23. If you use all of the pages in your passport and it is still valid can you still use it?
  24. How can you check the progress of your application for a passport?
  25. How long does it take to receive your passport once the Australia Passport Office has received all information and documents?
  26. How will you receive you approved passport?
  27. Can you lodge your application for your passport online? If no, where can you lodge it then?
  28. If you turn 18 and have a child’s passport. Can you still travel on it or do you need an adult passport?
  29. How long can you renew you passport after the expiry date?
  30. Under the Passports Act what are the penalties of supplying false or misleading statements?
  31. What are the penalties if you fail to report a lost/stolen passport?
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