High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri advises Pakistani travellers to complete homework before flying to Australia

Canberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week advised the Pakistani travellers to complete their homework before flying to Australia.

“Important information to avoid difficulties at the airport!” he p[osted on X, tagging Australian High Commoner to Pakistan Neil Hawkins’ post which read: “Attention Australian visa holders! Got a shiny new passport? Before travelling to Australia, make sure to update your details in ImmiAccount to avoid travel delays! Update instantly here: http://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/passport-details. Safe travels!”

If you are an Australian visa holder or applicant, it is crucial to inform the Australian authorities if you’ve received a new passport before you travel to or from Australia. This ensures that your new passport is linked to your visa or visa application, which helps avoid potential travel disruptions.

Whether you are traveling from overseas to Australia or you are a permanent resident of Australia, updating your passport details is mandatory. If you fail to do this before your travel, you could face significant delays when attempting to enter or leave Australia.

This requirement applies to all Australian visa holders and applicants, regardless of your travel origin or status as a permanent resident.

The process for updating your passport details is simple and can be done quickly through your ImmiAccount. Once updated, the details are usually linked instantly, ensuring there are no interruptions to your travel plans.

If you do not have an ImmiAccount, you can still update your passport details, but you will need to fill out an online form. Be aware that this method may take longer due to processing times.