Filipino-Aussies travelling to the Philippines worry about passport delays

Around 40,000 Australians are experiencing delays on their Australian passport applications.

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Key Points

• The standard processing of passport application is six weeks but the demand is high amid pandemic.
• The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is receiving 15,000 passport applications per weekday.
• DFAT advised applicants to call 131-232 to get an update on the status of their application.

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