Flying with expired passport from Australia to Israel

We live in Australia (not citizens yet, only permanent residents) and plan to fly to Israel (we are Israeli citizens) with Emirates. Unfortunately our kids passports are expired and Israel embassy are on a strike and unable to issue us new passports.

I've confirmed that we will be able to enter Israel with expired passports (as we are citizens) and also Emirates (airline) doesn't have a problem with that.

The only concern is with Australia's border control. Any one had a similar issue? Will border control in Australia deny our exit?

Note: we plan to issue new passports for our kids while we are in Israel.

Thanks

Best Answer

I've asked a friend of mine to check with one of the supervisors at the border control.

It's not official response, however the supervisor mentioned that there will be no issues from their end.

We decided to cancel our flight due to other circumstances.

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Can I take a flight with an expired passport?

An expired passport is simply not acceptable for international travel. If your passport is expired or is expiring within the next 6 months, you need to renew your passport.

Can I leave Australia with an expired passport?

Clients must have a valid passport and valid visa when they board their flight and when they enter Australia. However as a general rule the travel industry recommend that your passport is valid for at least 6 months as some airlines and some countries have a 6 month rule.

How long does your passport have to be valid to travel to Israel?

Visitors arriving in Israel are required to present a passport, valid for at least 6 months from the scheduled date of leaving Israel. Visitors are also required to present a passport that can be scanned by the international computer system.

Can I travel to Israel if my passport expires in 2 months?

All visitors to Israel must hold a passport that is valid for at least six months from the date they are departing the country.

Can You Travel With An Expired Passport?

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