UK Passport delay problems
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UK Passport delay problems
Hi everyone, 3 months ago i filled in the forms to renew my UK passport. The office informed me that they received my application one week later. After a month i emailed them to see what the delay was and was told there is a backlog. Emailed them again at the start of this month to ask where or when i will receive my new 10 year passport and was again told there was a backlog and they have staff shortages( most of the staff are still working from home).
Has anyone else had a problem? I can't make any plans for my tour of eastern Europe until it turns up.
Has anyone else had a problem? I can't make any plans for my tour of eastern Europe until it turns up.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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Re: UK Passport delay problems
Three months is a ridiculous length of time to have to wait, especially for a renewal.
I renewed mine at the beginning of this year and I think it took about a fortnight to receive my new passport.
I renewed mine at the beginning of this year and I think it took about a fortnight to receive my new passport.
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Well, they've taken my money of course. This afternoon I bombarded them with Emails. I've also emailed the ministers responsible for immigration Robert Jenrick, and Abi Tierney, Director General. So far all I've received is the automated replies so far. At least i know I've got the right email addresses.
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This is strange as I know people who have applied for a passport and they have had a new one within 3 weeks
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At last, ive got an email telling me i will receive my nice blue passport next week. Now the hard bit of searching for hotels for my Germany trip.
Another bit of good news is BMW Motorrad has asked me what date i would like my factory tour.
Another bit of good news is BMW Motorrad has asked me what date i would like my factory tour.
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Re: UK Passport delay problems
Has anyone used either of the GOV.UK "Get a passport urgently" services, https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently
My passport has expired but I currently have no plans to travel abroad. If something crops up at short notice, it's good to know that these services are available. There is a Passport Office in Durham which is only ~ 30 miles away.
My passport has expired but I currently have no plans to travel abroad. If something crops up at short notice, it's good to know that these services are available. There is a Passport Office in Durham which is only ~ 30 miles away.
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Re: UK Passport delay problems
Does the PO service just check your application or reduce the time taken to renew a passport.
Can't find the answer in this link, https://www.postoffice.co.uk/identity/r ... t-passport
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I've never used the PO due to the extra cost. My son has and all he can gather was the person behind the counter had a quick look at the forms and put them in the passport office envelope.
The only time ive used an agent was for getting visas. I paid the extra due to needing them quickly and didn't have time to go to the consulates myself.
The only time ive used an agent was for getting visas. I paid the extra due to needing them quickly and didn't have time to go to the consulates myself.
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I know someone who has used the 1 day service at the Durham passport office. He needed it in a hurry but his work paid for it as they were sending him abroad at short notice.
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https://www.postoffice.co.uk/identity/r ... t-passport
I use there digital service because they take the correct photo and check everything is OK.We have never waited more than 2 weeks for the new passport.For £16(for us)it's a no brainer.
As an after thought, I did renew mine before the 1st lockdown,I dare say things have significantly changed since then.
I use there digital service because they take the correct photo and check everything is OK.We have never waited more than 2 weeks for the new passport.For £16(for us)it's a no brainer.
As an after thought, I did renew mine before the 1st lockdown,I dare say things have significantly changed since then.
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Re: UK Passport delay problems
80% of the office in London still works from home.
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Re: UK Passport delay problems
That's not so bad as the £16 includes the cost of the photo, https://www.gov.uk/how-the-post-office- ... vice-worksburridge01 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:54 pm I use their digital service because they take the correct photo and check everything is OK. For £16 (for us) it's a no brainer.
An application could be refused if the photo is not correct, what's £16 in the cost of a holiday.
Sounds like a PO application doesn't jump the queue, just gives some reassurance that the application is filled in correctly.
The Passport Office are currently saying, allow up to 10 weeks for your application.
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David. wrote: ↑Thu Nov 24, 2022 2:40 pmAn online application will tell you whether the photo is acceptable before you submit it.burridge01 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 24, 2022 1:54 pm
An application could be refused if the photo is not correct, what's £16 in the cost of a holiday.
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