@Lloyd *******

no i mean don't hold your fucking breath

and stop putting words in others mouths while you're at it.

@Lloyd *******

don't hold your breath jerk

@Lloyd *******

No company has the right to hold your passport. Your passport is your personal property, and in most countries, including Australia, it is illegal for an employer or company to keep it.

If a company is trying to take or hold your passport:

1. Refuse to hand it over – You are not legally required to give them your passport.

2. Ask for it back – If they already have it, request its immediate return.

3. Remind them of the law – Holding someone’s passport can be a form of forced labor or coercion, which is illegal.

4. Seek help – Contact local authorities, such as:

Fair Work Ombudsman (if you're in Australia)

Your country's embassy (if you're a foreign worker)

The police (if they refuse to return it)

Let me know if you need help finding specific resources based on your location.

@Lloyd *******

by law, you are not allowed to hand over your passport, by the law of your country

get a tourist visa before you leave

done regularly dependant on your country/passport, though when applying for the extra 30d they require a TM30 form proving your address issued by your landlord/hotel

@Brian *********

yes

@Scott *****************

get a receipt?

You need the appropriate IMM office for your location , your tm30 will determine your location.

The 'House master' or owner is required by law to submit a tm30 with 24 hours of your arrival, so Yes