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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 11:54

Has anyone recently done this? Which office did you go to and how long was it before you could apply for the passport.
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Latest post on 20 October 2012 - 13:24

OMG mrsb that sounds So stressful! To be honest I haven't really given it much thought since applying..I just assumed it would all go through OK and I'd have the certificate in a couple of weeks! Will keep you posted about my progress. Good luck! Have you had problems with the application? I have had my application for citizenship by descent for my daughter in process now for nearly 12 months. They keep asking more and more questions, wanting more and more papers and now want a DNA test!!!!!! It is ridiculous!!!!! I have birth certificate, doctor's report, a statement from the consul general in the region in which she was born (in Pakistan) and the Australian government will grant citizenship - not even a visit visa for her. I am so stressed over this matter. Anyone have a contact in the Australian consulate in Dubai (or embassy in AD) with whom I could speak and just get clear a answer to "why???" so I can get the papers that they want. I was born in Brisbane, I grew up there; it is a ridiculous situation.

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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 15:52

Have you had problems with the application? I have had my application for citizenship by descent for my daughter in process now for nearly 12 months. They keep asking more and more questions, wanting more and more papers and now want a DNA test!!!!!! It is ridiculous!!!!! I have birth certificate, doctor's report, a statement from the consul general in the region in which she was born (in Pakistan) and the Australian government will grant citizenship - not even a visit visa for her. I am so stressed over this matter. Anyone have a contact in the Australian consulate in Dubai (or embassy in AD) with whom I could speak and just get clear a answer to "why???" so I can get the papers that they want. I was born in Brisbane, I grew up there; it is a ridiculous situation. That all sounds so frustrating for you. :( Were you born an Australian citizen, or did your parents have to apply for that for you too? I ask only because it is a more convoluted process to gain citizenship for your child if you were not born an Aus citizen. If you are an Aus Citizen by descent (or by other means), have you spent time living in Australia in recent years...or only in your childhood as you say you "grew up there"? Have you spoken to someone in the Dep't of Immigration & Citizenship in Australia? I always found the consulate general staff in Dubai to be very helpful, but if you're having problems understanding the hold-up, maybe you need to talk to someone in Aus. You *might* have to consider returning to Aus to do the application??? Good luck!!

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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 15:45

We went through the process almost two years ago, from memory you apply online and make an appointment at VFS the visa processing centre which is in Bank Street Bur Dubai (not the consulate) you submit all the forms, documentation and fee to them. It took almost two weeks to obtain the certificate which you then require to apply for the passport, which is actually at the consulate in Burjuman offices, you need an appointment for that also and that takes a further 7 - 14 days. Unfortunately the whole process is all a bit time consuming and inconvenient IMHO but no other choice ;) This is the process as I remember it too. A little inconvenient, but all simple enough. Definitely worth paying the extra to have the paperwork couriered to you so you don't have to trek back to collect it all! Some advice...call the consulate general's office first and get an idea of the current wait times for an appointment. Sometimes you can get an app't in two weeks, at other times the wait can be six weeks or more. Also call and triple check costs...and be sure to have exact cash with you.

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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 15:31

Have you had problems with the application? I have had my application for citizenship by descent for my daughter in process now for nearly 12 months. They keep asking more and more questions, wanting more and more papers and now want a DNA test!!!!!! It is ridiculous!!!!! I have birth certificate, doctor's report, a statement from the consul general in the region in which she was born (in Pakistan) and the Australian government will grant citizenship - not even a visit visa for her. I am so stressed over this matter. Anyone have a contact in the Australian consulate in Dubai (or embassy in AD) with whom I could speak and just get clear a answer to "why???" so I can get the papers that they want. I was born in Brisbane, I grew up there; it is a ridiculous situation.

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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 15:01

I just did my daughter's application this morning! Filled out form 118 then made an appointment. Had to go to VFS centre upstairs at Wafi mall. Was quick and painless ( well, as quick as these things can be!!). For an extra 30AED they'll courier the document to you when its ready. http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/118.pdf https://www.vfs.firm.in/ae-apptsystem/appscheduling/appwelcome.aspx

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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 12:14

Yes you are right Josephinie, it wasn't the consulate. I remember going to Bank Street now!! Take cash with you as we didn't. Had to leave, find an atm then go back and start again in line!!

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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 12:13

We did this in June 2011 for our son. From memory it all went through the Australian Embassy here in Dubai. They are very helpful, just give them a call and they will let you know what needs to be done. He was born mid June and we flew out of Dubai for Australia for summer on the 1st August. Getting his passport in time was very stressful and only made it with a couple of days to spare. If you plan on travelling soon after bub is born I suggest you try to do things as quick as you can!! We didn't have time to get his Dubai residence visa so coming back into Dubai was interesting. No problems just a few odd looks and lots of questions. Good luck

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Latest post on 15 October 2012 - 12:11

We went through the process almost two years ago, from memory you apply online and make an appointment at VFS the visa processing centre which is in Bank Street Bur Dubai (not the consulate) you submit all the forms, documentation and fee to them. It took almost two weeks to obtain the certificate which you then require to apply for the passport, which is actually at the consulate in Burjuman offices, you need an appointment for that also and that takes a further 7 - 14 days. Unfortunately the whole process is all a bit time consuming and inconvenient IMHO but no other choice ;)

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