grannygook Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi everyone I need to do a quick visit (end October) to Australia (4 weeks stay) as my son in law has had an accident my UK passport expires in Feb 2014 ! someone has told me I need to have at least six months left on my passport or I wont be allowed into the country!!!!!!!!! is that correct? very worried grannygook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi everyoneI need to do a quick visit (end October) to Australia (4 weeks stay) as my son in law has had an accident my UK passport expires in Feb 2014 ! someone has told me I need to have at least six months left on my passport or I wont be allowed into the country!!!!!!!!! is that correct? very worried grannygook It is normal to require 6 months on the passport, god knows why but it is normal. There is still plenty of time to get the renewal as a fast track, I would recommend that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KazG Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi We've just renewed our passports through the Post Office check and send and received them back after one week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Southern Cross Personnel Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Hi Grannygook, It is correct. Unfortunately your passport must have at least 6 months left on it. Apparently that is a safeguard for Migration regarding your intentions to return home. Dont anybody yell at me I am just passing on what I read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannygook Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi thanks for the replies:- I was directed by UKPA to a website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/australia/entry-requirements and it states about 'Passport validity' = your passport should be valid for the proposed duration of your stay. No additional period of validity beyond this is required. If you are transiting another country en route to or from Australia, make sure you check the entry requirements for that country. So its looking like I'm okay! just thought I would pass on this information ! Grannygook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Birdie Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I was in your position last year - was ok for Australia but as I was transiting through UAE(Dubai) I had to renew my passport as they have the six month rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannygook Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi Katie I rang Emirates this morning as I am flying Newcastle-Dubai-Adelaide and was told that they (UAE) have just changed the rule to the same as Australia for transit passengers! she has assured me it is very recent they had just the very same enquiry a couple of days ago and the Emirates Staff checked the new rules and she gave me her name told me to ask for her if any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Birdie Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 That's good to know for the future! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellers and Whitehead Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Would it not be wiser to get a new passport..just in case? You have plenty of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaurchin Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I do not understand why you would not get a new passport is it just me ( life is difficult enough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Would it not be wiser to get a new passport..just in case? You have plenty of time. Agreed. Why would you not get a passport, the mind boggles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannygook Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi everyone I didn't think I had enough time to apply for a new passport and to be sure that I have it before I go!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannygook Posted October 8, 2013 Author Share Posted October 8, 2013 Hi Do you think I have enough time to apply for a new passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Hi Do you think I have enough time to apply for a new passport? Of course there is, you can get one in a day if you opt for fast track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunniecat Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 you can get a passport in a day if you're prepared to a) pay the extra and b) spend the day at the passport office or nearby. my other half's done it. you can probably get it in a week through the mail guaranteed (I can't remember exactly now). ask at the post office, they'll give you the options personally I'd say it's probably ok based on the checks you've made but if you can, renew it now anyway to make sure you're not worrying about it while you travel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 No- I'd definitely get one. Suppose you are held up in Australia for some reason? Not worth the risk for the sake of a few bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannygook Posted October 14, 2013 Author Share Posted October 14, 2013 Thanks Everyone for all the good advice I have been to the passport office and did a 'fast track' I didn't know you could do such a thing and it was quite painless apart from 'getting stuck in traffic' with only 2 miles to go but we got there in time for the appointment and the new passport 'Hopefully' is being delivered today by courier!!!! thanks again guys x:ssign19: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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