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Background

I have an Australian PR visa (subclass 189) and an Indian passport. I have recently renewed my passport because it was due to expire. I have submitted my new details via : https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/change-in-situation/contact-details on 28 Aug 2019 but my new passport details have not been updated yet. (Been trying to contact them to sort it out)

Problem:

I will be going out of the country for holiday for a couple of weeks.

Question:

What will happen when I return to Australia but my new passport details haven't been updated in their system ?

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You will likely run into trouble leaving Australia, since your new passport is not in Australia's system. However, the good news is that (at last check) they can update your passport details at the border if needed, and after this returning is not a problem.

I would suggest trying to contact them again a few times, by phone instead of emailing, and then showing up the airport nice and early if you can't get it sorted. Bringing your old passport if you still have it would also be helpful.

Section 2.2 of this document is the government reference.

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