Harold Allen Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hi, Can someone pse provide some clarity re the requirements for existing passports when applying for Aus citizenship. Our british passports have expired (we have residency) and we now qualify for citizenship. Do we need current passports or will the expired passports suffice? Can't find anything on the Oz Immi website. Thx H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElToro Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I've literally just submitted my citizenship application. I didn't see anything that implied your passports need be current. I'm sure someone else better informed may give better advice but if I were you I'd just submit as is. I'm sure if this isn't acceptable you may need to provide some additional/alternative identification such as a driving license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Allen Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 did you do an online application or paper? Thx. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElToro Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 I applied online. I'd also not take my 'advice' as gospel hopefully someone can verify if it needs to be a current passport. did you do an online application or paper?Thx. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco56 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 (edited) A current passport is useful but you may not need it if you have alternatives such as a current Australian driver's licence. See http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Citi/pathways-processes/application-options/migrant-with-permanent-residence http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Citi/Appl/What-documents-do-you-need/identity-documents Edited July 4, 2016 by ricco56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 We used expired UK passports for our application a few years ago (not on-line) and everything was fine. Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Allen Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 Thx for all the feedback! I cannot get past page 3 of the e-logdment page without a current passport. Even when I say I have a passport because it is an expired passport the system will not let me move on with the application. Any suggestions or thoughts?. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheese n pickle Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Hi, we had this problem as well, and you have to select 'No' you don't have a current passport if it's expired. then another pop up box should appear where you can add your passport details including date of expiry. When I couldn't get past that page I called the helpline (ha what a joke that is!) and was advised to put in a 'future date" then add a note at the end of the form explaining this. Unfortunately that information was incorrect, and when I called them a second time, the girl I spoke to advised to select NO, then follow the prompts. We had no issues with our expired passports and sat the test/interview last week. Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchcouple Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi, I'm just wondering if you had any luck with your online application, I have exactly the same issue and it won't let me past page 3. Very frustrating but I've bought this upon myself by letting the passports expire when I could have got this done months ago! Cheers, Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Hi,I'm just wondering if you had any luck with your online application, I have exactly the same issue and it won't let me past page 3. Very frustrating but I've bought this upon myself by letting the passports expire when I could have got this done months ago! Did you try selecting "no"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redditchcouple Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 (edited) yes, just comes up with "error" Applicant must supply one complete passport or document for travel record in order to continue Edited August 21, 2016 by redditchcouple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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