Passports Question!!!!!!!!!! - Advice

bob.cryer · 05-11-2009, 23:41

Does each passport you get have a unique number?

For instance, if you did something naughty abroad but left before you got caught and then returned some years later with a new passport, would they know it was you?

howard h · 06-11-2009, 00:17

Yes. So don't.

bob.cryer · 06-11-2009, 00:31

but what if the number has changed?

jon8769 · 06-11-2009, 00:37

There will definitely be a link between one issue of a passport and another, i.e you number is unique to you in some way.

For exactly the reason you are trying to get around.

Deleted the bit about being deported as I see you left before being found out.

You never know, you may not have anything to worry about.

Go and see how you get on. All you risk is an anal probe. Maybe.

humphryb · 06-11-2009, 00:38

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Originally Posted by bob.cryer

but what if the number has changed?

The unique number will link to database with records.

Alt-F4 · 06-11-2009, 01:06

You're Gary Glitter aren't you?

bob.cryer · 06-11-2009, 08:56

Its for australia.

I have travelled with my new passport without any issues or anything flashing up on their screens.

Also, i applied for a visitor visa priot to booking my tickets just in case and they issued me with oneso is that a good sign!!??

roland rat · 06-11-2009, 08:58

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Originally Posted by bob.cryer

Does each passport you get have a unique number?

For instance, if you did something naughty abroad but left before you got caught and then returned some years later with a new passport, would they know it was you?

When you apply for a new passport, you must send your old passport to the passport office to be cancelled

bob.cryer · 06-11-2009, 09:16

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Originally Posted by roland rat

When you apply for a new passport, you must send your old passport to the passport office to be cancelled

I did send it back. Had the new one a while now and no problems

CabbagesAhoy! · 06-11-2009, 10:01

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Originally Posted by bob.cryer

Its for australia.
I have travelled with my new passport without any issues or anything flashing up on their screens.

Also, i applied for a visitor visa priot to booking my tickets just in case and they issued me with oneso is that a good sign!!??

Australia.

Which has one of the most paranoid & alert immigration & customs departments in. the. world.

You may well get away with it - but the 24 hour trip down here will be rather tense...

Oh and if your naughty thing was 'overstaying your welcome' they REALLY hate that...

bob.cryer · 06-11-2009, 10:09

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Originally Posted by CabbagesAhoy!

Australia.

Which has one of the most paranoid & alert immigration & customs departments in. the. world.

You may well get away with it - but the 24 hour trip down here will be rather tense...

Leaving australia was one of the most tense few hours ever! As soon as i got on the plane and it left the runway i felt s huge sigh of releif.

It wasnt a major crime or indeed a crime at all, just a little white lie

bob.cryer · 06-11-2009, 10:41

and also, i am sure that i am not the only backpacker to get up to no good!

sligorox · 06-11-2009, 11:14

C'mon.... what did you do? Give us a few more hints. If it's not a crime then does it actually matter?

TommyGavin76 · 06-11-2009, 12:38

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Originally Posted by bob.cryer

Leaving australia was one of the most tense few hours ever! As soon as i got on the plane and it left the runway i felt s huge sigh of releif.

It wasnt a major crime or indeed a crime at all, just a little white lie

Surely your passport number changing is irrelevant? They will have your name and date of birth on record as well which is far more likely to get you caught.

CabbagesAhoy! · 06-11-2009, 13:29

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Originally Posted by bob.cryer

and also, i am sure that i am not the only backpacker to get up to no good!

You have to tell us now.

BTW my mate arrived in Sydney on Thursday and they were filming 'Border Control' - could you be on it?!

05-11-2009, 23:41	#1
bob.cryer Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 477	Passports Question!!!!!!!!!! Does each passport you get have a unique number? For instance, if you did something naughty abroad but left before you got caught and then returned some years later with a new passport, would they know it was you?

06-11-2009, 00:17	#2
howard h Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gtr Manchester UK Posts: 988	Yes. So don't.

06-11-2009, 00:31	#3
bob.cryer Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 477	but what if the number has changed?

06-11-2009, 00:37	#4
jon8769 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Gender: Female Location: W London Posts: 5,876	There will definitely be a link between one issue of a passport and another, i.e you number is unique to you in some way. For exactly the reason you are trying to get around. Deleted the bit about being deported as I see you left before being found out. You never know, you may not have anything to worry about. Go and see how you get on. All you risk is an anal probe. Maybe.

06-11-2009, 01:06	#6
Alt-F4 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Services: Eat 'em & Smile Posts: 5,106	You're Gary Glitter aren't you?

06-11-2009, 08:56	#7
bob.cryer Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 477	Its for australia. I have travelled with my new passport without any issues or anything flashing up on their screens. Also, i applied for a visitor visa priot to booking my tickets just in case and they issued me with oneso is that a good sign!!??

06-11-2009, 10:41	#12
bob.cryer Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 477	and also, i am sure that i am not the only backpacker to get up to no good!

06-11-2009, 11:14	#13
sligorox Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Gender: Not specified Location: Hampshire Posts: 880	C'mon.... what did you do? Give us a few more hints. If it's not a crime then does it actually matter?