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wow - that is expensive...... Didn't think the British government would rip off it's citizens by that amount.

How much does a British or Australian passport cost? I have read loads of comments about Brits not getting an Aussie passport or not renewing a passport due to cost. Are the Brits tight with money or not very well off?

Hi there.We were in the same boat as you. Got our visa's (175 using an agent) and validated them then baby number 2 came. We did the child visa application ourselves and like you said saved a good few pounds. The process is very straightforward. You get a checklist when you download the application form so it tell's you exactly what to send off. We got a reply within a week via email from our case officer informing us to have medical done for the child and police check done for ourselves. She said the application would take 6 months and it did to the day. We sent our application to the London office. Good luck.

wow --- I think you are being very harsh. The Scottish family did not moan at all. I could understand them perfectly and I'm not Scottish. They were a lovely family and best of luck to them.

Thanks for your reply... We are looking to move North of Sydney within an hour if possible. We have stayed on the Central Coast before but further up near Terrigal.

Hi Kylie83... Can I ask what part of Sydney you are in? We are a family of 4 and moving to Sydney in March. Just wondering where you are that is 1 hr north of Sydney... Thanks.