Passport Renewal / Application - Time Taken?

[drron]

5 weeks today was is the time we put in our applications at Caloundra PO.

 

[lovetravellingoz]

5 weeks today was is the time we put in our applications at Caloundra PO.

So should just scape in under the 6 weeks then....

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

So should just scape in under the 6 weeks then....

I am not so sure on that, as this morning I checked the Aust Post tracking - and they havent left Dandenong yet.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

I am not so sure on that, as this morning I checked the Aust Post tracking - and they havent left Dandenong yet.

And it is still in Dandenong !!

Most recent update​

Item processed at facility
DANDENONG SOUTH VIC
Date & time Wed 6 Apr, 10.08pm

 

[I love to travel]

And it is still in Dandenong !!

Most recent update​

Item processed at facility
DANDENONG SOUTH VIC
Date & time Wed 6 Apr, 10.08pm

I have hit 5 weeks and still under assessment.

 

[DC3]

Looking at some of these posts, I now see that renewing my passport last year, with a 2-week turnaround as it turned out, was a such a good idea.

 

[MooTime]

Looking at some of these posts, I now see that renewing my passport last year, with a 2-week turnaround as it turned out, was a such a good idea.

Same with me, 2 week process late last year, but then cancelled our O/S trip and it'll be like an 8 or 9 year passport now.

 

[Stanley Lambchop]

Still waiting for my son’s (child) passport after 7 wks….

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

And it is still in Dandenong !!

Most recent update​

Item processed at facility
DANDENONG SOUTH VIC
Date & time Wed 6 Apr, 10.08pm

SO this afternoon it has arrived in Brisbane !! Now how long to the Sunshine Coast ?

Most recent update​

Item processed at facility
NORTHGATE QLD
Date & time Mon 11 Apr, 12.58pm

 

[I love to travel]

Still waiting for my son’s (child) passport after 7 wks….

I recall reading that children's takes longer.

 

[mrs.dr.ron]

SO this afternoon it has arrived in Brisbane !! Now how long to the Sunshine Coast ?

Most recent update​

Item processed at facility
NORTHGATE QLD
Date & time Mon 11 Apr, 12.58pm

SO it arrived ! We now have our new passports = 5 weeks and 6 days from applying at the Post Office.

 

[MH_fan]

It's been 2 weeks since I lodged my passport renewal and still nothing. Looks like my application may have been caught up in the holiday rush. I'm not too worried. I have another 8 weeks before I head overseas.

 

[theblank]

Lodged my PP renewal 1st April at Auspost, got a TXT to say they posted it 12 April, and first tracked by Auspost 13th
Thats 7 working days for the passport office to process mine.

It obviously helps if you are a handsome bloke.

 

[I love to travel]

Lodged my PP renewal 1st April at Auspost, got a TXT to say they posted it 12 April, and first tracked by Auspost 13th
Thats 7 working days for the passport office to process mine.

It obviously helps if you are a handsome bloke.

Now I am nervous. Hit 6 week mark on Tuesday so will be on the phone if no progress

 

[kamchatsky]

I applied for passport for my kids last week. Will advise how long it will take for them to get the passport.

My daughter's passport arrived on Tuesday. So that was 2.5 weeks from the application date.

My son's passport application is still ongoing.

 

[blackcat20]

Looking at some of these posts, I now see that renewing my passport last year, with a 2-week turnaround as it turned out, was a such a good idea.

I applied for Master TC's passport last year thinking we were going to NZ. Trips were cancelled but at least I don't have to worry about it ahead of our upcoming trip.

 

[Buzzard]

I recall reading that children's takes longer.

Passports for children have always taken a bit longer as there are more back of house checks that need to be performed.

 

[bakerbj]

Emailed this to them a few days ago, no reply, probably too busy

Suggested passport procedural change​

My wife and I recently applied to renew our passports. Even though we submitted our documents to the local Post Office together, I have received mine, she is still stressing waiting

As the old passports still had several months before expiry, they were still valid but she was keen to ensure we would have the full 6 months validity for possible travel at Christmas and foolishly hoped that if we submitted the forms at the PO at the same time, we would end up with the same expiry date.

In accordance with your current procedure however, when we went to the Post Office and submitted our documents, had new photos taken, etc. the counter officer chopped up the old passports leaving us with no valid passports.

My recommendation is:

For those folk who have access to, and can nominate their “preferred” local Post Office when completing the on-line form, when they go to that PO to submit the renewal request, etc. they must show their current passport BUT they get to still RETAIN that document intact if it has NOT YET EXPIRED. In this way the the old/current passport is retained as a valid form of identification until the new/replacement passport is issued and collected in person from that designated post office.


To collect the replacement passport from the Post Office they must again present the document being replace and ONLY THEN is the old passport cut up. The obvious advantage is that folk will still have the old, but valid, passport until they receive the replacement document. Thus they can still undertake travel and use the document as proof of identity, etc. and hopefully this change of practice would take some pressure off the passport office staff re duration of processing time.

Anyways, hoping you find this suggestion a worthwhile change to your procedures.

By the way, I would also encourage you to replace the plastic passport sleeve you supply with an RFID proof sleeve just to ensure the document cannot be cloned, etc. while in transit and also predisposing the owner to keep their passport secure in an RFID proof sleeve.

Bob Baker

 

[Buzzard]

Emailed this to them a few days ago, no reply, probably too busy

Suggested passport procedural change​

My wife and I recently applied to renew our passports. Even though we submitted our documents to the local Post Office together, I have received mine, she is still stressing waiting

As the old passports still had several months before expiry, they were still valid but she was keen to ensure we would have the full 6 months validity for possible travel at Christmas and foolishly hoped that if we submitted the forms at the PO at the same time, we would end up with the same expiry date.

In accordance with your current procedure however, when we went to the Post Office and submitted our documents, had new photos taken, etc. the counter officer chopped up the old passports leaving us with no valid passports.

My recommendation is:

For those folk who have access to, and can nominate their “preferred” local Post Office when completing the on-line form, when they go to that PO to submit the renewal request, etc. they must show their current passport BUT they get to still RETAIN that document intact if it has NOT YET EXPIRED. In this way the the old/current passport is retained as a valid form of identification until the new/replacement passport is issued and collected in person from that designated post office.


To collect the replacement passport from the Post Office they must again present the document being replace and ONLY THEN is the old passport cut up. The obvious advantage is that folk will still have the old, but valid, passport until they receive the replacement document. Thus they can still undertake travel and use the document as proof of identity, etc. and hopefully this change of practice would take some pressure off the passport office staff re duration of processing time.

Anyways, hoping you find this suggestion a worthwhile change to your procedures.

By the way, I would also encourage you to replace the plastic passport sleeve you supply with an RFID proof sleeve just to ensure the document cannot be cloned, etc. while in transit and also predisposing the owner to keep their passport secure in an RFID proof sleeve.

Bob Baker

It's not as simple as you suggest.

 

[Beano]

Sorry not an Australian but New Zealand with British citizenship. My British passport took 15 days in January 2022, from sending the document to receiving the passport. Used a selfie as a passport photo which was accepted. A New Zealand passport can be applied for on-line and takes 10 days but usually much less. Rules have changed for travellers so don't know how long it would take now in New Zealand.