As announced in 7 News, the cost of a 10-year Australian passport will rise from $398 to $412 on the first day of 2025
Shamelessly copied title from the previous deal post
Mod Note: Must also lodge by 31/12, not just apply, see here.
$398 Passport Renewal Fee: Apply Online & Lodge by 31/12/24 (Price Increase from 1/1/25) @ Australian Passport Office
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BargainsGrabber on 30/12/2024 - 20:31 passports.gov.au (1954 clicks)
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"Able to afford" doesn't mean happy to pay extra. 2% of wiki readers surely can afford to donate $2.75 each but not all of them give, hence, wiki is currently at risk of being sold.
I didn't post it
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Agreed. This is not a "bargain".
What is a bargain?
Something you can obtain for a cheaper than expected price.
Something you can obtain for a cheaper than expected price.
…such as an Australian Passport renewal?
@magic8ballgag: Buying the world's most expensive passport for the regular price is FAR from "obtaining a passport for cheaper than expected". No?
@ASR-Briggs: I wouldn't say it's FAR from it, but if I was in the market for a passport renewal and I expected to pay full price, yet was able to get it cheaper, then…
@magic8ballgag: "In the market" for a passport renewal 🤣🤣 Jesus. You're "in the market" for a passport renewal when your old one expires 🤣 As other commenters have pointed out, if you renew it early in order to save FOURTEEN DOLLARS, and you are outside 124 days from your expiry, you are actually costing yourself money with this "deal".
You're "in the market" for a passport renewal when your old one expires
Am I? My passport expired in 2015 and I haven't renewed it yet.
You're only pointing out what others have said now.
So, what is a bargain?
@magic8ballgag: Mmmm yes. I am allowed to point out what other people have said, especially when true. Thank you for that.
You're also arguing on the semantics of what I've said. "You're "in the market" for a passport renewal when your old one expires AND YOU INTEND TO TRAVEL INTERNATIONALLY AGAIN". There. Are you happy now? Ironically this "deal" has literally zero relevance to you whatsoever, clearly, and yet it's a hill you've decided to die on. Fascinating.
Next you're going to tell me that, while being passport-less for the last 10 years, this "deal" has suddenly inspired you to run out and renew. In which case you still need to turn in your OzBargain license, since it was $334 at the start of the year.
Mmmm yes. I am allowed to point out what other people have said, especially when true. Thank you for that.
No, you're just jumping on a train like most others who negatively review deals, because that's what followers do.
There's a lot of assumption coming from someone who dictates what is and isn't a bargain.
Feel free to share a real bargain for us all to praise, all mighty one!
@magic8ballgag: A) mine is one of the earlier comments in the thread. I don’t get on the bandwagon. I am the bandwagon.
B) feel free to check my post history. When I find a bargain, I post it. Some have been very popular.
C) This thread is a waste of space. Even the person who posted it has conceded it should have been a forum post. The only person who still doesn’t think so is you apparently.@ASR-Briggs: There's so much ego in your comment I don't even know where to begin, so I won't.
Happy new year!
@magic8ballgag: Thank the lord I don't have to rip more of your semantics to shreds. Hope you got your application in in time and saved your $14! xx
@magic8ballgag: I expected to pay $398 for a new one this year.
How can I get it for cheaper than the expected price now?
How can I get it for cheaper than the expected price now?
You can't.
You also can't get petrol for $1/L anymore.
What is a Woman?
Most of the Labor/Greens politicians can’t answer that.
FAQ Question 1
"I submitted my passport application online between 4-31 December 2024. When will my application expire?
Adult passport applications submitted online from Australia between 4 - 31 December 2024 will expire on 31 December 2024.If you create an online application during this time, you’ll need to lodge your application at an Australia Post outlet, or Australian Passport Office, by 31 December 2024.
If you don’t lodge your application by this expiry date, you’ll need to create a new application in AusPassport. "
Unless you need to renew prior to May 4th 2025 you actually lose money using this 'money saving' strategy.
The $14 saving is worth 124 days under the new price. If you need your new passport prior to that date then yes technically you're a winner doing it now.
You also need to be mindful most countries want you to have at least 6 months left on your passport as a condition of entry…
I would think it renews on the date it's approved or at least not until after you've paid it (you have 28 days apparently)
So would guess the date of importance is probably closer to June 1st, not May 4th… Could be wrong though
My old one had a 12/2024 exp…
I submitted my renewal with Aus Post on 19/03/2024… (due to the last price increase and I was planning to travel in the middle of the year and needed 6+ months on it)
My new exp is 28/03/2034…
Increased fee for a 10-year passport comes to around $0.79 per week.
It's worth renewing non-expired passports sooner, only if cost increase of $14 will be larger than remaining validity of existing passport - so that would be worthwhile for passports expiring by the end of April. For those whose passports are expiring from May onwards, it's better to wait and renew passport around the time it expires.
How is $14 over 10 years 79 cents a week?
Increased fee = $412
Fee increase = $14
Increased fee for a 10-year passport comes to around $0.79 per week.
That's for the 32-page passport.
The 64-page doesn't exist now, and that was "better value".
I got mine in 2017, for about $410 , which is about the same price now just for the 32-page passport.
This is an odd one. I get the sentiment that this isn't really a bargain, but I also feel this is really potentially useful for someone who might've somehow not come across the news of the price of passport renewal increase and was planning to do it some time in the first few days of 2025.
Not really sure where I stand on whether it's a bargain or "just" a forum post lol
I wouldn’t have seen it in a forum. I would see it in a bargain. Regardless, I renewed this morning anyways but didn’t know about it till I saw it in the news. 3 passport applications $1200 plus photo fees ;) My international tickets were $200 return each. Go figure.
Yeah discount some utilities and increase other hidden costs. Thats what govt does.
Government doesn't run utilities companies…
This poor level of common knowledge among the people these days is really depressing.
Well, it depends on which state, in Tassie our power and water are "State-owned enterprise" (gov owned companies), it's claimed they're run as private companies but they do what the Gov tells them to do, and the Gov drags huge dividends out of them which drives the prices up… (same with the Spirit of Tasmania (which is classed as a National Highway), semi-detached from the gov so they can offload blame for all the flickups)
A balanced view:
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) attributes these increases to annual indexation requirements linked to inflation, as mandated by legislation. Additionally, the government has indicated that the revenue generated from these fee hikes will support modernization efforts for Australia's passport systems and services, as well as maintain high security measures.
However, critics, including opposition figures, have labeled these increases as excessive revenue-raising measures, likening them to a "backdoor tax grab." They argue that the hikes make traveling abroad costlier during a time when many Australians are facing financial challenges.
So they charge the highest fee in the world and their job (security) is arguably the easiest (we r an island n the only way to get in/out is flights). I wonder what factors make the job more expensive than other countries ?
the vast majority of Ozb are statists. There is literally nothing the gov could do that they wouldn't get behind. Kind of scary if you think about it.
I mean realistically you’re losing money by extending your passport now if you’re not planning on using it within the next few weeks or so (I can’t be bothered doing the exact maths). I’m planning a trip later in the year, I’d basically be wasting 6 months of a passport for nothing.
Most people don’t remember what they paid 10yrs ago so will just go “seems more expensive again” and pay it …
considering the percentage houses have gone up in 10 years, passports prices as a percentage aren’t bad, and if you can afford to travel , you can afford the passport.
As an FYI you would need to wait 12 months (until December 2025) for the additional cost of waiting to match the savings of renewing now. Renewing any time before December 2025 would result in a smaller overall cost difference than the $14 saved by renewing today.
Australian passport is already more expensive than countries like USA, New Zealand, UK, Canada, etc.., now, another increase! Bloody daylight robbery!
It was never going to be easy under Albanese
He needs to fund Albo International Airlines
It's literally called Qantas. It's in the too big to fail category. Built and guaranteed by the tax payer.
Oh cute, you think its private? lol The profits are privatised. Losses socialised.
If everyone who has a passport paid an extra $14, it still wouldn't have covered the $144m Job keeper payments just to Myer who increased profits during that time.
And the $600 million Albo wasted on the “Voice”?
is that all? I'd some 6mth of 30m people's time is way much more then $20/person.
of course there was the Qantas $2.7b joshie organised. but I suppose that's worth it for lifetime membership of the chairman's lounge
March 2024 renewal was: $367.95, which included the Aus Post $22? photo fee…
My passport expired Feb 2024, do I need to do the full application or can I still renew?
https://www.passports.gov.au/HowToRenew
For a renewal, you will need a passport that meets all the following:
was issued when you were aged 16 or older
was issued on or after 1 January 2006
had, when it was issued, at least two years' validity (for example, issued on 1 January 2010 and expired on or after 1 January 2012)
has your current name, date of birth, place of birth and gender
has not been reported lost, stolen, or cancelledYou just have to renew as you've previously had a passport.
How is this a deal?
You should see some of the rep / associated posts, shocking!!!!
not sure why this is a bargain? If you can't afford the renewal fee every 10 years, you shouldn't be having a passport or traveling overseas
I got shafted by not renewing 6 months ago. It went up $50 but I’ve only saved $20 in the 6 months since and I need my passport soon :(
You'd be surprised how useful a passport can be even if you don't travel internationally.
But a passport is an "essential service", it shouldn't be used for "revenue raising", as the Gov has been doing… It should be 'at cost' IMO….
Totally agree. If they aren't charging GST on it, then it's in that category..
But these muppets are so wasteful, it probably is at cost.
yes, govt services aren’t cheap if you’ve ever used some.
It should be at a loss.
People need to understand the role of gov. It is not a private business. No it is not.
This is why we already pay taxes. And very expensive taxes.
It just encourages corruption when all these services are run for profit or cost.
No one cares anyway… may as well private the courts, and make the police for profit. Already sold off the land title offices to private companies. Hang on, gotta "spend the budget otherwise it will decrease" .
My daughter drew on my passport.
Photo part cleaned up all good. But the opposite page is just paper (which also has a black and white photo on it - mine has an extra moustache and long hair in black texta).
So I tired napisan spray and rinsed it off. It worked. But it's now a bit wrinkly from being wet and the other side of the paper has some ink run. But thankfully the passport is all mixed colors anyway, and basically blends in.
Can still see the southern cross watermark underneath etc. Just the black and white pic isn't as defined as it was, and some wrinkles.Am I likely to have any issues? Guessing passports get wrinkly in high humidity places, and they aren't full laminated plastic etc. Just Uber expensive paper.
Expires 2028. Called up about getting a reprint…$300!!!
What's people's opinion?
The correct response would have been growing the extra moustache …
but yeah really it should be fine. Passports are getting less and less handled by real people anyway. Computer says ok it's ok
Well I did consider drawing the same thing on my face with texta
(this is Ozbargain….and I ain't paying $300 for a basic reprint)
But couldn't work out what I do with the black lines above my head (hair apparently)… Guess I could stick a black pool noodle over my head … Love to enter the States this way….
Cheers for the feedback. Think I'm just gonna risk it. Need a cheap way to test it.
Maybe a cheap NZ hop or something.
Don't fly Jetstar. Don't fly to Indonesia. You will be fine
What happened to inflation???? Shouldnt something like this be along the line of inflation????
annual trimmed mean is 3.5%. This increase is 3.52%. Theoretically it should only have risen $13.93. Damn I want my seven cents….
It's not a lot but still a deal
It’s the standard price and it’s about to increase. How is that a “deal”?
FROM THE FAQS
I submitted my passport application online between 4-31 December 2024. When will my application expire?
Adult passport applications submitted online from Australia between 4 - 31 December 2024 will expire on 31 December 2024.If you create an online application during this time, you’ll need to lodge your application at an Australia Post outlet, or Australian Passport Office, by 31 December 2024.
If you don’t lodge your application by this expiry date, you’ll need to create a new application in AusPassport.
In other words, Aus Post gonna have a shitty day tomorrow if people actually understand this.
Yep. I was applying online when I saw this
Passport fees are applied at lodgement. We’ll charge you the fee that applies on the day you lodge. Please note, adult passport applications submitted online from Australia between 4 - 31 December 2024 will expire on 31 December 2024. For more information, visit the APO websiteThink I will have to hold off. Not gonna have time to lodge it at auspost before 31st.
Don't forget extra $20ish for passport photo at Auspost. They will try as hard as they can to 'force' you using their passport photo service as they will give all the excuses that OW passport photo doesn't have the glossyness, thin, no border, etc.
Printed my own photo at Kmart and told border needed and I pointed to them there is no requirements for border in the application. Then they said my face is too small in there, then I compared it with the requirements, matched perfectly. Then escalated to their supervisor, told something else background is greyish. Told her it is fine for greyish as per requirements. Gosh, have to fight all the way. Finally they said it is up to me if I want to risk it if it is being rejected. Go ahead and passport is approved within few weeks.
Don't fall into their trap to force you to use their passport photo service. Even OW dissapointed with Auspost attitude rejecting their approved passport photo prints.
Different Auspost will set their own different standard of photo, so make sure you know what the requirements and go to different post office if they don't budge.OW is $3 less for photos than auspost. OW gives you 4 photos. Auspost gives you 6 and a digital photo sent to your email. Pay the $3 and save on the stress. Alternatively just print at Kmart your own and hope for the best. I did read on passport website this morning to avoid online apps that create your passport photo as could be used for identity fraud.
i experienced exact same thing. they just trying to scare you and said you can take your own risk. nothing happend and the photo i got from kmart works perfectly
How did you print a passport photo size at Kmart? Did you use a specific app to make it the correct size? Last time I tried, I was able to print it 10x15cm only at Kmart
I always print in 4R with 6 or 8 photos in it dependent on size requirements, then cut into small photos. Costs 15 cents at OW.
If you don't need to renew then don't renew for $14 lol
To make out of the most or your passport/renewal, you need to plan for your travels more ;)
Biggest ripoff in the history of Australia the quality of the passport is 3rd world standard
I assume part of it is the cost of the fancy photos they use in the passport,….
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-26/australia-new-r-serie…Funny that mentions $308 in Jan 2022, and here we are at $412 for Jan 2025, that's a hike and a half !
Funny that mentions $308 in Jan 2022, and here we are at $412 for Jan 2025, that's a hike and a half !
64-page passports were available before 2018 or 2019, and they were about $410+ around that time.
FedGov removed those 64-page ones, in favour of higher-priced 32-page passports.
the quality of the passport is 3rd world standard
My wife’s Vietnamese passport that was about $20 is 10 years old and still looks as good as it did on day one.
My 2 year old Australian passport that cost me $400 and uses poor materials is all curled up and looks terrible.
It's amazing how much the gov (profanity) us in this country and we just bend over cause we're "chill aussies".
Can’t agree more.
Hard working Aussies have to pay for the inefficiencies of the Govt. I had the opportunity to work in a Government funded entity in energy sector and was surprised and disappointed the way funds were being spent on lunches, breakfasts, farewells, after work parties, drinks etc almost every other day, plus the luxuries at office in form of free lunches during unnecessary team meetings, 2 EAs for each Executive and the list goes on. And all these costs are passed on to the consumers.Government funded entity
So not the government then? Just a private company set up to win government contracts?
If not, then please name the entity.
The point I was trying to make was the careless use of Taxpayers money - be it by the Government directly, or indirectly via reckless funding of highly inefficient projects and companies.
No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in
So, vote harder !
Someone posted on the X the other day that they bought a 30 pack of Hard Solo for $149 and it really put into perspective just how much we get reamed. Don't even get me started on a $70 pack of darts….criminal.
I thought we are moving towards paperless and so e-passport. By then, it can be fully free?
Does passport really need that much of money to produce?
My thoughts too. I can argue first time applicants require security checks which can be costly. But renewals? I'm not sure…
Let me guess, the comments turned into a typical reddit/ozbargain wingefest
Wrong information; even if you apply today, your application will expire by December 31st. OP mentioned you can pay after 28 days, which is not true.
Passport fees are applied at lodgement. We’ll charge you the fee that applies on the day you lodge. Please note, adult passport applications submitted online from Australia between 4 - 31 December 2024 will expire on 31 December 2024. For more information, visit the APO website.
I’ve copied the title from the previous deal, will remove that part and wait for the mods to move it to the forums
and wait for the mods to move it to the forums
No can do sir
$400 for a passport and yet they can't even ensure the covers dont shrivel at the mildest sign of humidity
Disgusting that there's another price increase. At $400, it's prohibitively expensive.
Current cost for UK is £88.50
USA $130USD
EU €75.90Really, ours should not be more than $150
I wish it was €75.90 for EU. I just forked AUD 351 in the German consulate in Brisbane.
Didn't get as many upvotes as you were hoping BG? 😉