Originally Posted by
PVDtoDEL
Agreed, I probably wouldn't recommend going through the hassle unless the pages are really important. For me, I'm down to 4 pages left, and I'll need to reapply for 3 visas ($600+) if I get a new passport. So I have a pretty big incentive to get my passport to last through middle of next year. I imagine it doesn't matter to most people nearly as much.
I'm wondering if going through the faff of the first application streamlines the process for any subsequent applications.
That would make biting the bullet appear more attractive ....