Next enter the details of the city in which you applied for your passport, this information is not listed in your passport so please just enter the details as you know them to be true. Complete your application form and find your application number. The passport office operates an appointment system. I dropped off my application at a post office on the 9th. Australian passport office, brisbane, queensland, australia. Read the eligibility rules for adult and child passports, learn how to book your appointment, lodge your application and what to do if you need a passport urgently. Passport interview department of foreign affairs and trade. The australian passport information service apis is operated on behalf of the department by centrelink and provides a high quality. Melbourne main post office provides expedited passport service with a two 2 to four 4 week turnaround time in melbourne. I need some help as far as the types of questions they will ask and what types of answers they will be looking for, by anyone who has had post office interview or anyone who has had good success at. Australia post acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community.
Over the years with myself, wife and two kidswho need passports every 5 yrs ive applied for lots of passports at australia post. The days of visiting the local post office to apply for a passport could soon be at an end. Use our search tool to locate a nearby post office thats enabled to offer passport and id photos. If you are looking for where to lodge australian passport application, you can do so in our post office, we are located in portico plaza toongabbie, feel free to call us and ask for more details.
This is due to the fact that the melbourne main post office sends out the application for melbourne citizens to be processed by the national passport center in philadelphia for expedited. Its the one ive been waiting for and i really dont want to blow it. Some of the passport processes can now be done online, and the apo explains how to. Lodging a passport application australian passport office. You may no longer be able to apply for a passport at.
The australian passport office in melbourne is relocating. I was poorly advised at the post office and told i could travel on my british passport so did not opt for the express service. It has settled down in toowoomba now, due to a customer of ours who made a compaint to head office of australia post. There was lots of support for an issues you might have, lots of teambuilding events, and, from the ground up, all the managers and support staff knew the. We can apply for an australian passport at more than 1,700 post offices around australia. 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. The last three times theyve tried to upsell their photographic services by telling me my photos were no good and that id need to get them to take new photos. Dfat and post office in cahoots on photos inside imaging. Alternatively, call australia post on post 7678 or just ask at any australia post outlet. If you require information about an existing passport or passport application, please. Jan 24, 2011 alternatively, call australia post on post 7678 or just ask at any australia post outlet. That small blue book is your entry ticket to the world.
Book passport interview without receiving appointment letter. Aug 28, 2014 since 1983, apos partnership with australia post has enabled australian citizens to apply for passports at most australia post outlets. So how do you get a passport and what do you have to do to make sure its in your hand in time for your big. You should allow approximately three weeks to receive a new passport for your child. Im a hardworking, reliable person but dont seem to interview well. Australia post travel platinum mastercard prepaid travel money card. Application for an australian passport overseas pc8 adult.
As part of the service, you can have a digital copy sent to you via email and. Check our dedicated covid19 information page for post office closures and. Australians could be forced to travel up to 20km for passport interviews in a proposed shakeup of services. Nov 03, 2014 the australian passport office in melbourne is relocating. Dfat and post office in cahoots on photos november 9, 2017 new online australian passport application forms are being rolled out across australia, with northern territory, south australia, tasmania, victoria and western australia already using the new paperless system and nsw, queensland and the act moving over from november 20. I am aware that the passport office indicates a 2day turnaround processing time all informationphotos being acceptable and i have indicated that i am happy to travel to sydney to the passport office to pick it up when it is ready but i am trying to clarify, if possible, if the application gets to the passport office in the first place quickly. You may no longer be able to apply for a passport at australia post. The days were typical office hours, 8 hours in the morning, afternoon, or evening, with lots of flexibility, and the work culture was brilliant. Please note that adult passport renewals and passport photos do not require an appointment. Child passport under 18 years of age australian consulategeneral. How to renew an australian passport in the usa know about life.
Only selected post offices accept tfn applications. We have no problems with the privatelyowned post office in the shopping centre were we are located. Left arrow to indicate to go back back to manage deliveries in transit. You may pay by check or money order, payable to postmaster, debit card, or credit card. But it is not certain as of yet if contract will be renewed. A white background is essential for a successful australia passport photo, and as mini is too little to stand against a wall the staff member laid out a white. Passport interview services are temporarily unavailable because of coronavirus covid19. Australia post has been providing passport services for the federal government for over 30 years. Select an appointment type australia post appointment booking. New interview facility for inverness passport applicants gov. Please take the time to read the following to avoid passport processing delays as we will only accept photographs that meet u. We can pick up a new passport application form for an adult or child passport from a participating post office that performs passport interviews.
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The issuance date and expiry date of your passport can be found on the biographical page of your. Book passport interview without receiving appointment letter post by khan2016 fri aug 05, 2016 11. Jun 30, 2008 i have an interview at the post office in 2 days. Left arrow to indicate to go back back to receiving. Enter your postcode to find a passport interview office near you. Before sending our passport application to the australian passport office, post office staff can help ensure our passport application and photos meet australian government requirements. Visit australia post website link is external to find the nearest post office that will accept your application. Passport office in adelaide office hours directions.
Diplomatic and official passports that are no longer required e. Learn about the interview process, employee benefits, company culture and more on indeed. Suntree branch post office provides expedited passport service with a two 2 to four 4 week turnaround time in melbourne. You can use our locations and hours tool to find a post office that takes passport photos. Australians and overseas visitors can get information on passports at the australian passport office apo page on the department of foreign affairs and trade website. No appointment passport interviews 6 days a week with sunday available by appointment. Some post offices require you to make an appointment to. Use our online booking tool to see if your nearby post office accepts walkins or requires an appointment, then book if you need to. Australian passport application lodging by australia post. Working as a customer service representative at australia. Brought to you by nuffnang and australia post every jet setting kid needs a passport or two, if youve got dual nationality like little cheese does. 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.
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Find 223 questions and answers about working at australia post. Adult passport renewals and passport photos do not require an appointment. Child quick guide to applying for a passport australian passport. Oct 31, 2012 the facility, at the archive centre in inverness, provides a videolink interview service with the main passport office in glasgow for firsttime adult passport applicants. Some post offices require appointments for passport interviews and. Australia post in engadine, sydney, nsw, post offices truelocal. Some post offices require you to make an appointment to lodge a passport application.
Since 1983, apos partnership with australia post has enabled australian citizens to apply for passports at most australia post outlets. Australian passport office locations passport guide. How to renew an australian passport in the usa for australians currently in the u. Generally you will need to make an appointment when applying for a passport at an australia post outlet in australia. Yes, we were planning our first overseas flight with her pretty much from birth. Please contact the number on the letter in order to book an appointment at a time most suitable to yourself. Manage deliveries in transit arrow to indicate more links.
Their contract with the department of foreign affairs and trade expires in june 2017. The guarantor will also need to complete section 11 of the passport application. I requested a frequent traveller passport and they sent an n series passport. Department of foreign affairs and trade online passport.
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I never had an interview for my passport, just filled out the papers, got my passport photos done at an australia post and sent that shit away, 6 weeks later bam passport in my p. Two days before travel i was made aware of the issue that i could probably leave but not return with my british passport. While bookings are not essential, you may book an appointment if you prefer. Completed overseas passport application pc8 original proof of citizenship e.
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