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Left arrow to indicate to go back back to receiving. Two days before travel i was made aware of the issue that i could probably leave but not return with my british passport. Alternatively, call australia post on post 7678 or just ask at any australia post outlet. Child quick guide to applying for a passport australian passport. Melbourne main post office provides expedited passport service with a two 2 to four 4 week turnaround time in melbourne. Australian passport application tips australia post. In australia, lodge your or your childs passport application at a participating australia post outlet. The office sent a letter to you on the 01022016 requesting that you make an appointment for an interview at one of our interview offices. Original birth certificate if born in australia, citizenship certificate. Australia post provides a nationwide passport service on behalf of apo. Its the one ive been waiting for and i really dont want to blow it. Please note that adult passport renewals and passport photos do not require an appointment. Left arrow to indicate to go back back to manage deliveries in transit.
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The guarantor will also need to complete section 11 of the passport application. Please take the time to read the following to avoid passport processing delays as we will only accept photographs that meet u. This is due to the fact that the suntree branch post office sends out the application for melbourne citizens to be processed by the national passport center in philadelphia for expedited. The australian passport information service apis is operated on behalf of the department by centrelink and provides a high quality.
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