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scorchio · Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Sydney

Hi,
I need to get a certified copy of my Australian passport ID page to send back to Australia. I know the Australian Consular Office can do it for a (in my opinion, unreasonable) fee (3000yen), and to be honest I'm tight wad who'll look for anyway around that kind of thing.

If anyone knows if there is another way to get documents certified in Japan that will be valid in Australia then please let me know.

In the meantime I'll go back to counting my pennies.
Thanks!

callmesim · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 279 Location: London, UK

I would consider �3000 reasonable. To do it in reverse, getting documents certified in Australia that satisfy Japanese departments (by a Notary Public), you're looking at AU$70+.

If it were me, when you weigh it up against time and other faffing about, I think in the long run the Consulate would be the best choice.

David W · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 457 Location: Japan

Just pay the 3000 yen ya tight-wad.

scorchio · Joined: 14 Jun 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Sydney

Yow, I thought I'd have to end up paying the 3000yen, but thought I'd give it a red-hot go to avoid it.

I still think it's an excessive amount. It's an Australian document which I need copied for Australian purposes by someone at the Australian consulate. All they need to do it photocopy it, stamp it and sign it.

Thanks for your advice! I'll just get my wallet.

markle · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 1316 Location: Out of Japan

markle · Joined: 17 Jan 2003 Posts: 1316 Location: Out of Japan

callmesim · Joined: 27 Oct 2005 Posts: 279 Location: London, UK