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Glasses will not be allowed in new passport photos taken from 1 July 2018.
This will further strengthen the integrity of the Australian passport.
Research has shown that glasses adversely affect passport facial matching. Matching is more accurate without glasses.
A limited exemption for medical reasons may apply where supported by a medical certificate.
Article date:22 May 2018Don’t try to find it through the main login page. Instead, resume the application here. Use the PIN you received at the start of the application process. Because of changes to our systems, the application will not be available after 27 June. Please make sure to finish it by then.
Article date:17 May 2018Callers to the Australian Passport Information Service are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times.
A number of strategies are being implemented to reduce call wait times over the coming weeks. We regret and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Article date:14 February 2018
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