Passport Renewal [duplicate]
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I'm a Pakistani citizen traveling to Pakistan from Melbourne on 1st Feb 2017. My passport expires in April 2017.
Will I be allowed to exit Australia with this passport?
I'll renew my passport from Pakistan before coming back but I was not sure about going from here with a layover in Bangkok for 13 hours inside the airport during my travel to Pakistan.
Best Answer
When going to the country that issued the passport it does not matter how little time is left (and sometimes not even whether it has already expired). Concern about remaining validity (often three or six months) is to make it easier to ship you out of the country you are visiting (eg Australia) but in this case Pakistan is your 'home' country, so that does not matter.
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Can you have duplicate passports?
You may apply for a replacement second passport (valid up to 4 years) at no additional cost. The steps to apply include: Fill out the form for data corrections, some name changes, and limited-validity passports known as Form DS-5504.Is renewal of passport same as reissue?
The changes will be made to the existing/old passport and will be returned as a renewed passport. Passport re-issue-A passport is reissued when the passport holder requires an entirely new passport. When a passport is re-issued, a new booklet with a new passport is issued to the passport holder.What is the difference between new passport and reissue of passport?
A passport is reissued when the passport holder needs an entirely new passport. A new booklet with a new passport number is issued to the passport holder in such a scenario.How do I download a copy of my passport?
Downloadable forms to apply for fresh issue or re-issue of passport is provided by Passport Seva portal under Consular Passport and Visa Division of Ministry of External Affairs. Users can also access the link for e-form for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).How forged passports are caught in UAE
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Answer 2
There are no issues with your travel plans. Your passport expires well after your planned arrival in Pakistan so you do not have to worry about transit or travel issues.
I recommend using the new online service which makes the renewal process automated and very simple to use; you can only use this if you are out of Pakistan though. The only reason I mention this is because it is quicker (1-2 weeks) vs. the normal month or more it takes in person.
If your old passport contains a valid visa, make sure you carry both passports with you upon your return to Australia.
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