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The Australian Government has decided to revise the 65 year old Passports Act to ensure that Australia's world class passports operations are supported by a modern legal structure.
If your Australian passport is full, it is not possible for additional pages to be added and it will be necessary to apply for a new passport. If you travel frequently, you may wish to consider applying for a frequent travelers passport, containing 64 pages (double the ordinary passport size of 32 pages).
Clients can obtain and renewing an Australian passport by submitting only new version of the PC8. Passport application can still be lodged at overseas missions and passport interviews will also be handled by overseas post as well.
Application forms need to be read very carefully to ensure they are completed fully and that all statutory requirements have been met.
Australian citizens in the Micronesian region may lodge their application in person at the Australian Embassy, Pohnpei, or at any Australian diplomatic mission or consulate. Proof of your current name and signature should be presented at the time of lodgement together with the passport fee. Proof of identity can consist of your previous passport, Australian driver license,credit cards, etc. There are few exemptions possible to the statutory requirement to attend a personal interview.
FEES:
The cost of a passport varies periodically according to the exchange rate fluctuations. If applying at the Australian Embassy- Pohnpei, payment must be made in US Dollars at the prevailing exchange rate. Payment can be made by cash or cheque.
As at 01 November 2004 the following fees apply:
Adult standard 32 page passport USD112.00
Adult frequent traveler 64 page passport USD168.00
Minor / Senior Citizen standard 32 page passport USD54.00
Minor / Senior Citizen frequent traveler 64 page passport USD84.00
If you have lost your Australian passport, or you believe it has been stolen, you are obliged to report the matter to the Australian Embassy, Pohnpei or any other Australian diplomatic mission or consulate either by telephone or in person. The loss should also be reported to the nearest Police Station.
For more information contact the Embassy on (691) 320 5448 or australia@mail.fm or go to the Australian Passport Office website at www.passports.gov.au
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