visas & immigration

In Jan 2023 I've got to fly to Oz on EK from CAI to MEL via a two hour stop in DXB and my passport will have less than six months validity as it expires in May 2023 - will that be a problem? (plan is to apply for a new passport once I get to Oz - hopefully the wait time will be back to normal...

So I've been in Switzerland and Spain in the last few days. While I was carrying a backpack with my passport, water, etc, I see other (mainly younger) holidaymakers from nearby countries virtually carrying nothing around and I so wanted to be like them so I don't sweat my a*** off with my...

Hi Guys, I will be transiting India twice on my trip around the world. First is an overnight stopover (8 hours) the second is about 16 hours. We don't mind staying in the airport / hotel but have read (qantas website) that we have to clear immigration to recheck our bags in... meaning we will...

Ok. Trying to figure out how I make the most of my Canadian NEXUS benefits (and visa-free travel). I have an AU and a CA passport. This is what I think I need to do... Is this right? Flight Passport entered into system Passport shown to exit customs Passport shown on entry customs...

Hi AFFers My wife, daughter and I are finally dusting off the passports and heading to Singapore next week. Slightly nervous as its out daughters first long flight so hopefully we keep her entertained enough not to distract the fellow passengers. Anyways I was just wondering if anyone has an...

Hi all, Plan on spending approx 10 days with good friends in Buffalo NY in late June- Early July. Considering that Toronto is so close (and that I've never been to Canada before), I am thinking of doing either a day trip, or perhaps a night in Toronto. Have just had my ESTA approved, so I...

I applied for a passport renewal 10/3/22 my travelling partner did the same 4 days later. He got his passport after 3 weeks I have just passed 6 weeks and still nothing. I have tried calling numerous times a day for past 2 weeks but regardless of what option I select it eventually (after 30...

I had to renew my passport last month, it was a quick and easy process. I looked at my eldest child's (she's 6) yesterday and noticed hers is due in June, so got some photos done and went online and see that you can't renew it like an Adult one. Why? It's the entire process we had to do when we...

Hi all, Thought I would share what I think is my favourite passport stamp. I know there are a lot out there that I have never seen but I'm confident that few are as beautiful as this. You are required to sign the bottom of the stamp acknowledging the pledge.

Hi All quick question for anyone who has gone in and out of LAX recently. I am a dual national AUS/US, I have to dash back to the states quickly this weekend in and out of LAX for a family emergency. When I go to check my passport, my US Passport is expired (only recently - just my luck). I've...

Hi AFF gurus. I've searched high and low for days now, and I just can't find my passport. Currently the federal passport department is on reduced service from the 24th of December till the 3rd of January inclusive. So, I'm wondering if you would think there's any point in reporting it lost...

Does anyone know the process for updating yellow fever vaccination certificate/Travel Vaccination 'passport' when your regular passport number has changed? My yellow fever cert has the old number. In the past, the few agents on entry who even knew about the vaccination book gave it a cursory...

The Australian government will remove the automatic exemption from the outbound travel ban for Australian citizens & permanent residents who normally live overseas. This change will take effect from 11 August 2021. From 11 August, Australians who normally live overseas will now have to apply...

I am heading the DPRWA today and after reading @oz_mark comments Predictions of when international flights may resume/bans lifted I have ensured my travel plans are in order: Passport – check, ICV – check, Cross border visa – check G2G App – check SafeWA App – check Negative Covid PCR test...

Who has received a passport renewal notice recently? I did today. My initial reaction is it is a bit cheeky. We have not been allowed to travel, yes I know essential services travelers can, for 12 months now, and we know we cannot fly before 21 June 2021. I know it pays to be prepared but as I...

A friend of mine (who is an Australian citizen) has been working in Switzerland for the past few years, but would like to return home to Perth next February or March. He hasn't seen his family in Australia for several years now. He's booked an economy class ticket on Qatar Airways, but is...

Just saw this and thought it would be an interesting read for a lot of us, we all know about protecting the PNR but Tony Abbott shared it publicly leading to the possible disclosure of his passport number. Interesting that notes on your booking were viewable in the QF MMB When you browse...

Just wondering if anyone has returned to Australia from overseas since mandatory 14-day hotel quarantine was introduced in late March. If so, what was the experience like? I'd be interested to know things like... What was the procedure when you arrived at the airport? What hotel did you end up...

This is a tongue in cheek question but surely all passports expiry date should be extended for the period of the travel ban imposed by the government?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-52900700 The UK is looking at expanding the privileges for residents of HKG, depending on what happens with the upcoming elections. As a former stronghold for the poms, it's good to see they've not completely abandoned them since they've left.