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specifically for changing names on passports
or do you have to go through the whole
process of obtaining a new one ? |
Question:
Do the Australian High Commission
have forms specifically for changing
names on passports or do you have
to go through the whole process of
obtaining a new one ? We just received
some forms through the post (after
ringing the Australian High Commission
in London) which imply that my wife
has to fill in the whole form again,
supply all documents again and pay
that ridiculuous amount of money ...
again !
Answer:
Unfortunately yes, it is not possible
to alter Australian passports because
of the high tech equipment used (how
technology enslaves us!). Just found
out that we can get the existing passport
changed for free ! Apparently if we
go to Australia House with new photo's,
a marriage certificate and two other
documents proving the new name (ie
bank statement), we can get it for
free. If we wanted a new 10 year passport
it would have cost money, but as we
would be changing the existing 10
year passport we don't need to pay
!
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