Guest JK2510 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Need to get my passport renewed....I'm aware of the process but what's happens about the visa sticker in the old passport? Any advice welcomed! :biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATMAN Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 You will have to apply via NZ for the passport and no need for a visa stamp it's all digital Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I thought you had to carry both passports around? Will be interested if this is not the case as our son may need a new one soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 You need to update DIAC with your new passport details by filling in Form 929, they will link your passport to the Visa. You can carry both passports, but as everything is electronic now - it is better just to update DIAC with your mew passport details. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/929.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 TBH i would complete the form and carry old one as well for peace of mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 You will have to apply via NZ for the passport and no need for a visa stamp it's all digital It is not digital in that sense. Australian immigration does not know when somebody renews a UK passport and thus the new passport will not be linked to the Australian visa unless Australian immigration are informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thanks for all your replies.....can the application forms be obtained from a post office? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 http://ukinnewzealand.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/passports/how-to-apply/australia http://centralcontent.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/pdf/central-content-pdfs/form-c1.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Thanks for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 The new photo for the passport....I have read it may not need counter signing if the photo hasn't changed that much?? Is this correct?? We haven been in oz for 2 yrs do obviously this is the easier way...but I don't want to get all my info gathered together get an appt booked for them to tell me it needs counter signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDr Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 I have had my passport renewed twice in the last couple of years (second time was a name change). I didn't get it countersigned either time. Children need it countersigned, and if you've suffered a disfigurement then adults do too, but if you look at the new and old photos and there's no huge differences, then it should be fine. In terms of transferring the visa, just contact DIAC with the new passport details and they'll update their system. No need to carry the old passport that has the label unless going to a country that can't access the electronic system and prefers people to have the labels (iirc China needs this). I've travelled to the UK, USA and Canada on the new passport without label and not had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JK2510 Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 That's great...thanks for the reassurance...will get those competed within the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 so they let you keep your old passport ? ... I know it sounds silly but I still want to have my visa stamp ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockDr Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 when you renew a british passport, you get the old one back with the corner cut off. I'm on my fourth one now, and have all of them filed away safely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the bottler Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 when you renew a british passport, you get the old one back with the corner cut off. I'm on my fourth one now, and have all of them filed away safely thank you for letting me know ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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