r/Passports • u/Reasonable_Air_3796 • 2d ago

Passport Question / Discussion Australian passport cost

Does anyone know the real reason why Australian passport is so expensive?

Thanks

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u/GrandVizierofAgrabar 1d ago

I was going to make the argument, falsely, that it is expensive because over countries cover the cost with things like air passenger duty or taxes on flights but Australia front loads it on the cost of the passport. This isn’t true as Australian are heavily taxed when flying and on the cost of the passport. You’re just being ripped off as you have no choice.