US Trusted Travelers Can Now Use Arrivals SmartGate in Australia
Mar 9, 2013, 6:48 pm
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We don't even have ePassports yet so we can't (though I would advise renewing before the fee increase, unless you have only had it for 1 year or less/traveling on a different passport if that's an option)
Mar 9, 2013, 9:36 pm
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http://www.customs.gov.au/travellers...gram-trial.asp
"To be eligible to use SmartGate to self-process through Australia’s passport control, US Global Entry Program members must:
•be flying into Australia
•travel on a valid US ePassport; and
•be aged 16 years or older. "
It would appear not if you are travelling on a Canadian passport.
"To be eligible to use SmartGate to self-process through Australia’s passport control, US Global Entry Program members must:
•be flying into Australia
•travel on a valid US ePassport; and
•be aged 16 years or older. "
It would appear not if you are travelling on a Canadian passport.
What is an epassport?
Mar 9, 2013, 9:50 pm
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An ePassport is a passport with a chip that contains biometric data for identification.
Bit more info on it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biometric_passport
But you would be able to tell as all biometric passports have a symbol on the front as you can see in the pictures from the wikipedia link
Bit more info on it here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biometric_passport
But you would be able to tell as all biometric passports have a symbol on the front as you can see in the pictures from the wikipedia link
Mar 10, 2013, 3:42 am
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A tool used by the Conservatives to scam more money from Canadians under the premise of 'increased costs' when other countries usually offer it for cheaper.
Not to mention that they look much more ugly than the old passports.
(Examples of cheaper ePassports-Italy, Spain, Portugal, HK, UK, Brazil. I can name more as well.)
Not to mention that they look much more ugly than the old passports.
(Examples of cheaper ePassports-Italy, Spain, Portugal, HK, UK, Brazil. I can name more as well.)
Mar 10, 2013, 5:03 am
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U.S. Global Entry benefits extended to Australia
Haha we're getting screwed in Australia too don't worry, last time I did a renewal in 2008 it was $220 AUD for a 10 year 32 page passport.
In 2011 I got a same day UK passport done for the equivalent at the time of $180 AUD.
So don't worry, Canadians aren't the only ones getting screwed on passport renewal!
In 2011 I got a same day UK passport done for the equivalent at the time of $180 AUD.
So don't worry, Canadians aren't the only ones getting screwed on passport renewal!
Mar 11, 2013, 5:25 am
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It's $238 now. It was about $170 when I got mine in Feb 05.
Sep 24, 2013, 11:59 am
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Any news about Global Entry for Australians?
I asked a supervisor at immigration a few months ago, and he said it is going to happen, but he doesn't know when
Nov 22, 2013, 5:11 pm
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Though BNE this morning. AU, NZ, UK and US e-passport holders were being actively sent to the smart gates. While express pass holders with old passports got dumped with the crew slowing both the express passes and the crew down. (got an AU entry stamp in my AU passport because the agent didn't notice it didn't need to be stamped after dealing with 30 EK cabin crew)
any news on GE for AU passports yet?
any news on GE for AU passports yet?
Jan 16, 2014, 7:05 am
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Right. Which American politician's backside does our prime minister have to kiss to get a "trial" for GE for Aussies?
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Jan 16, 2014, 2:39 pm
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I agree that Australia should have reciprocal benefits and it will probably happen, but obviously no one knows any sort of time frame.
I managed to get in with my UK passport and an invite from CBP but I had to get a UK police certificate before I could even submit the application
Jan 16, 2014, 5:12 pm
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So if we want a stamp in our passport, we have to enter through the standard line, yes?
Any stamps when departing?
Any stamps when departing?
Jan 25, 2014, 2:06 pm
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Dec 15, 2014, 9:29 am
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Does anyone know if you need to bring you GE card or does this system work automatically if you are enrolled in GE and have an ePassport?
Any other known benefits from bringing a GE card on a trip to Australia?
And for the person who asked earlier about ePassports, I found this on the state department website:
"Since August 2007, the U.S. has been issuing only e-passports. An electronic passport has a small integrated circuit (or “chip”) embedded in the back cover and has a new look with additional anti-fraud and security features."
Any other known benefits from bringing a GE card on a trip to Australia?
And for the person who asked earlier about ePassports, I found this on the state department website:
"Since August 2007, the U.S. has been issuing only e-passports. An electronic passport has a small integrated circuit (or “chip”) embedded in the back cover and has a new look with additional anti-fraud and security features."
Dec 15, 2014, 3:55 pm
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http://www.customs.gov.au/smartgate/
Who can use SmartGate?
You are eligible to use SmartGate to self-process through Australia's passport control if you hold an ePassport from the following countries and are aged 16 years or over:
Under trial arrangements, you can also use SmartGate if you hold:
Airline crew who meet these criteria can choose to use SmartGate instead of going through the crew lane.
Australian and New Zealand ePassport holders travelling on military orders are not eligible to use SmartGate.
You are eligible to use SmartGate to self-process through Australia's passport control if you hold an ePassport from the following countries and are aged 16 years or over:
- Australia
- New Zealand
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Singapore.
Under trial arrangements, you can also use SmartGate if you hold:
- a Switzerland (Swiss), Canadian or Irish ePassport, and are aged 16 years or over.
- an Australian ePassport, are aged 10-15 years old and are travelling with a minimum of two adults.
Airline crew who meet these criteria can choose to use SmartGate instead of going through the crew lane.
Australian and New Zealand ePassport holders travelling on military orders are not eligible to use SmartGate.
Jan 14, 2015, 4:30 pm
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Is it that you need to go to the standard line to get a passport stamp? I prefer at least one for each trip but I don't feel I need to maximize the number of stamps.