Passport Renewal- Photocopy or Actual Passport to be sent?

09-04-2013 02:14PM #1

My passport is about to expire in August 2013, less than 6 months. I am applying to the embassy in Canberra for renewal. Do I need to post just a photocopy of my existing passport, or do I have to post the actual passport itself??

Thanks in advance for any help!

jockey#1 · 09-04-2013 11:12PM

I sent mine off last year with my passport. I am pretty sure you cannot send a photocopy.

Dats_rite · 09-04-2013 11:13PM

existing passport

10-04-2013 04:43AM

That's what I thought but why does it say here (http://www.embassyofireland.au.com/home/index.aspx?id=80713) that it should be photocopy??

hussey · 10-04-2013 05:08AM

http://www.embassyofireland.au.com/home/index.aspx?id=81808

Original documents and/or previous passport as specified on the notes accompanying your application form. First time adult applicants and applicants following loss or theft should pay particular attention to the additional ID requirements. If your passport has been lost or stolen you must report this to the police and send a copy of the police acknowledgement to us with your application.

10-04-2013 11:55AM

Thanks Hussey ill post it so!

johnnyfruitcake · 10-04-2013 09:41PM

Will they post back the old passport?

hussey · 11-04-2013 01:44AM

Yep, which the ears cut off to invalidate it

Passport Renewal- Photocopy or Actual Passport to be sent?

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