How to update a passport?

[Prawn_86]

My passport is due to expire in a few months so i need to update it. Does anyone know how to go about this?

[Prawn_86]

www.passports.gov.au (http://www.passports.gov.au) has a heap of info to do with how to get or upgrade your passport.

Turns out i need to do a whole new application as my current pasport is still from when i was a minor, so i need to apply for an adult one now.

[Prawn_86]

Received my new passport a couple weeks ago, all a very easy process. Now its an adult passport i only need to renew it every ten years.

[Prawn_86]

Just another note. If you are planning on travelling, make sure you get your passport organised early, as it costs more to get it processed if you leave it until within six weeks before you travel.

[Prawn_86]

I hold another passport aside from an Aus one, and their process is even easier to update. Just take some money, your current passport, and new photos into the embassy and thats done :)

[kennas]

Yes, pays to be prepared with passports, and make sure they are valid for the length of your trip. And Visas!

Losing passports or having them stolen is the biggest pain in the bum. My wife and I had both ours stolen in Mendoza, Argentina and were due to fly back to Peru in 3 days. Had to go back to BA earlier than expected and rush through the process for an emerency one. VERY lucky the staff at the embassy were helpful. In fact, amazingly helpful!