Australian E-visa got my passport number wrong

I was granted an Australian Visitor (subclass 600) Visa through the inmi.gov.au online system. The visa-granted letter shows all my basic data correctly. However, the letter shows my passport number wrong (they put the Series Number of my passport instead) although I filled my visa application with correct data. I checked the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) website entering the Series Number of my passport instead of my passport number and the visa is verified. Shall I be concerned? Should I request for a corrected visa-granted letter? Thanks for your comments.

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Best Answer

Australian visas are completely electronic and are linked to your passport number. The passport number is the number appearing on the second line in the machine readable zone of your passport, as highlighted in the image below.

If the passport number shown in your visa grant letter does not match the one in your passport, then there would be an issue. Airlines check your visas electronically against Australian government systems using your passport details. At the very least you will experience delays when checking in, as the check-in system will not be able to find the visa record. At worst you will be denied boarding.

The Department's website contains instructions on updating the passport number.

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How do I change my passport number in ImmiAccount?

Update Details - ImmiAccount

Use the '+' icon to expand the application details.

Select 'Update details'

\u200bSelect 'Change of passport details'

Select the applicant.

Enter the new passport details.

Enter the reason for the change.

Select 'Submit'\u200b\u200b

What happens if you make a mistake on your visa application Australia?

You can tell us of mistakes on your submitted visa application by: checking if you can import your application to update us online, or. use Form 1023 Notification of Incorrect Answer/s (168KB PDF) and email it to the area that processed your application.

Does my visa become invalid if I change passport?

No, you do not need to apply for new visa. The visa will remain valid even if it is in your old, cancelled passport.

What if you make a mistake on your visa application?

Mistakes on application form can be disastrous. If the mistake is interpreted by officials as an attempt to mislead or deceive, the application must be refused. If the application is for an entry clearance, it will also lead to a 10 year ban on re-entry.

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