Title: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on April 16, 2009, 01:45:11 pm
As ususal I have left everything to the last minute... application going in via Post Office Check and Send tomorrow.
Does any one have any experience of this 2 week service?
PP
Does any one have any experience of this 2 week service?
PP
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Doris on April 16, 2009, 01:53:36 pm
I used Check and Send when I got my first UK passport. IIRC it all worked incredibly well and my purple passport arrived in speedy fashion.
Dx
Dx
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: JDS on April 16, 2009, 02:28:34 pm
I just replaced mine (replaced, not renewed, it wore out!!!). Travelling almost evey week I found a window where I had 2.5 weeks in the UK and sent it off - came back in the post 4 days later !!! Brill !!! (shame the same can't be said for my new photo - looks like I've just got out of 'the scrubs' >:( )
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: garyfrogeye on April 16, 2009, 04:00:41 pm
The last time that I renewed mine it took about four working days too.
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on April 16, 2009, 04:07:30 pm
Sounding hopeful then. I will get my new pics certified as no one at work thought the original from 10 years ago looked anything like me. Already heve my certifier waiting, just about to leave work and head home to get some ghastly pictures taken. ;D
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: redstu on April 16, 2009, 04:54:06 pm
The service should be quick but make sure that your photos meet the requirements otherwise they will send them back. I had that happen so managed to slow the service down.
There are online services that can take one of your own photos and format them to the correct requirements. I used one for my driving licence to keep the cost down.
There are online services that can take one of your own photos and format them to the correct requirements. I used one for my driving licence to keep the cost down.
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: smokie on April 16, 2009, 05:07:58 pm
Once they have an authorised pic, I thought they didn't need another? I recently applied for a photo licence and referred them to my passport pic, thus saving the hassle of getting a pic, getting it authorised etc.
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Barry on April 16, 2009, 05:39:45 pm
We haved replaced about 6 passports using the Post Office service, and it has always been renewed and returned within the specified time period.
I would second the comments about photos though, they are very very fussy about the size.
Make sure that it is not half a mil to big or small, and every other requirement is met.
This applies to photos which do not need an endorsement as well.
I would second the comments about photos though, they are very very fussy about the size.
Make sure that it is not half a mil to big or small, and every other requirement is met.
This applies to photos which do not need an endorsement as well.
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Leftie on April 17, 2009, 12:44:06 am
In my 'official' photos, I look like a terrorist!!!!!
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: lynxd67 on April 17, 2009, 11:02:48 am
Even passport control are getting pretty fussy. I had the laser op. and my passport photo shows me wearing glasses so I got the fifth degree.
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: redstu on April 17, 2009, 01:12:39 pm
Even passport control are getting pretty fussy. I had the laser op. and my passport photo shows me wearing glasses so I got the fifth degree.
But do they still let people through wearing , Burkhas!
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on April 17, 2009, 03:04:50 pm
Its been checked and sent so fingers crossed!
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Doris on April 17, 2009, 03:17:54 pm
Even passport control are getting pretty fussy. I had the laser op. and my passport photo shows me wearing glasses so I got the fifth degree.
I got, "This doesn't look like you." when I was checking in at H'row recently. I looked the guy in the eye and said, "My hair's a different colour."
His reply ... "Oh yeah."
Twat!
Dx
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Brad Zarse on April 17, 2009, 07:44:40 pm
What on earth does the hair on that have to do with your passport?? >:D
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on April 17, 2009, 10:27:27 pm
Each one is unique and far more fun than a retina scan! ;D
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Steve on April 17, 2009, 10:30:28 pm
What on earth does the hair on that have to do with your passport?? >:D
Oh that is funny, that made me laugh!!!!!!
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Leftie on April 17, 2009, 11:50:16 pm
What on earth does the hair on that have to do with your passport?? >:D
Oh that is funny, that made me laugh!!!!!!
Steve, how many have you had to drink tonight?
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lawnmower Man on April 18, 2009, 06:13:55 pm
What a useful web site this is.
Thank all for reminding me I needed to send off for a new passport.
I'll need it for my Hols towards the end of the year and it needs to go off for a Visa so that's almost saved my bacon.
Thanks guys.
t.
Thank all for reminding me I needed to send off for a new passport.
I'll need it for my Hols towards the end of the year and it needs to go off for a Visa so that's almost saved my bacon.
Thanks guys.
t.
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on April 25, 2009, 10:38:27 pm
My old (but still valid for 3 days) Passport arrived in the post today with the corners snipped so I guess the new one will be on its way soon... Fingers crossed.
I am stranded until it arrives :o!
I am stranded until it arrives :o!
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lorry on April 25, 2009, 11:07:18 pm
Oh god not again
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: smokie on April 26, 2009, 12:18:54 am
Yes, there is something of a pattern emerging...
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on April 28, 2009, 09:44:49 pm
Got it... It was abandoned in the post box on the lane at some point today. Germany here we come!! ;D
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lawnmower Man on April 30, 2009, 05:40:43 pm
What a useful web site this is.
Thank all for reminding me I needed to send off for a new passport.
I'll need it for my Hols towards the end of the year and it needs to go off for a Visa so that's almost saved my bacon.
Thanks guys.
t.
Thank all for reminding me I needed to send off for a new passport.
I'll need it for my Hols towards the end of the year and it needs to go off for a Visa so that's almost saved my bacon.
Thanks guys.
t.
And today the new one arrived. :-)
t.
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: bloodworm45 on June 03, 2009, 07:13:58 pm
can i get a same day service for a 11 year out of date passport(coloured black)??? ???
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on June 03, 2009, 11:05:24 pm
Yes... If you attend the area office near to you and have booked an appointment.
PP
PP
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: bloodworm45 on June 03, 2009, 11:16:11 pm
many thanks pp, got an appointment tomorrow 8)
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on June 03, 2009, 11:26:22 pm
You might have a bit of a wait after the appointment but its worth it.... better than the misery we have had waiting on the postal service :(
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: bloodworm45 on June 04, 2009, 08:29:05 pm
got passport today 4 hrs :D ;) lindos rhodes rock june 10 here we come ;D :o 8)
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: smokie on June 04, 2009, 08:55:36 pm
Glad Club Arnage could be of assistance. Do come back with any other non-motor sport problems - leaking roofs, foxes ruining your lawn, noisy neighbours - and we'll help all we can!! :)
Seriously, have a good time...
Seriously, have a good time...
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lord Pig-Pen on June 04, 2009, 10:15:41 pm
Glad Club Arnage could be of assistance. Do come back with any other non-motor sport problems - leaking roofs, foxes ruining your lawn, noisy neighbours - and we'll help all we can!! :)
Seriously, have a good time...
Pig Pen Pest Control can sort out problem Foxes ;)Seriously, have a good time...
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: Lorry on June 04, 2009, 10:48:47 pm
Leave the 12 Bore at home please ;D
Title: Re: Passport Renewal
Post by: nopanic - neil on June 04, 2009, 11:14:48 pm
Glad Club Arnage could be of assistance. Do come back with any other non-motor sport problems - leaking roofs, foxes ruining your lawn, noisy neighbours - and we'll help all we can!! :)
Seriously, have a good time...
Pig Pen Pest Control can sort out problem Foxes ;)Seriously, have a good time...
know a guy who has a problem with moles, 12 no good, what next?
