British Passports when in Australia
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
How have the processing times been of late? Any faster or slower then the "about 4 weeks" they mention on their site?
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When I read that Australia Post can do UK passport photos I decided to give them a try. Yeah, they took the picture and printed out the passport photos... but didn't cut them! Bloody useless...
So now I need to find a proper photography place and pay/ask them to use their punch machine...
So now I need to find a proper photography place and pay/ask them to use their punch machine...
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
When I read that Australia Post can do UK passport photos I decided to give them a try. Yeah, they took the picture and printed out the passport photos... but didn't cut them! Bloody useless...
So now I need to find a proper photography place and pay/ask them to use their punch machine...
So now I need to find a proper photography place and pay/ask them to use their punch machine...
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
Thanks. I went to a photographers and he was kind enough to use his photo cutter to punch out the photos.
About the countersignatory on the application (the person signing the photos), I don't have anyone locally who knows us for 2+ years as we've only been here 11 months. If a teacher that knew our daughter for several months (she's her head teacher) signs will that be ok?
About the countersignatory on the application (the person signing the photos), I don't have anyone locally who knows us for 2+ years as we've only been here 11 months. If a teacher that knew our daughter for several months (she's her head teacher) signs will that be ok?
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
Thanks. I went to a photographers and he was kind enough to use his photo cutter to punch out the photos.
About the countersignatory on the application (the person signing the photos), I don't have anyone locally who knows us for 2+ years as we've only been here 11 months. If a teacher that knew our daughter for several months (she's her head teacher) signs will that be ok?
About the countersignatory on the application (the person signing the photos), I don't have anyone locally who knows us for 2+ years as we've only been here 11 months. If a teacher that knew our daughter for several months (she's her head teacher) signs will that be ok?
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
I used to get a JP that I've known for years sign the photos, but can I just get any JP nowadays? They won't mind that the person hasn't known me for a single day? I'm surprised that a teacher isn't the best choice for a child, especially since that person is probably the most qualified of all to know who the kid is.
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I used to get a JP that I've known for years sign the photos, but can I just get any JP nowadays? They won't mind that the person hasn't known me for a single day? I'm surprised that a teacher isn't the best choice for a child, especially since that person is probably the most qualified of all to know who the kid is.
Having said that, if the teacher is willing to state that they have known the child for long enough, go with that
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How old is the applicant? If it's a child under 11 years old then their photos must be countersigned but the person countersigning doesn't need to have known them for at least two years. They should however have known the parent for at least two years.
More information at https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications
More information at https://www.gov.uk/countersigning-passport-applications
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
Applicant is 5 and we don't know a single person here longer than we've been here (11 mths).
I asked about this way back, and I still see that this hasn't changed (about the countersignatory): "...you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it."
Don't think I'll have much luck convincing people to hand over a copy of their passport...
I asked about this way back, and I still see that this hasn't changed (about the countersignatory): "...you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it."
Don't think I'll have much luck convincing people to hand over a copy of their passport...
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
Applicant is 5 and we don't know a single person here longer than we've been here (11 mths).
I asked about this way back, and I still see that this hasn't changed (about the countersignatory): "...you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it."
Don't think I'll have much luck convincing people to hand over a copy of their passport...
I asked about this way back, and I still see that this hasn't changed (about the countersignatory): "...you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it."
Don't think I'll have much luck convincing people to hand over a copy of their passport...
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Applicant is 5 and we don't know a single person here longer than we've been here (11 mths).
I asked about this way back, and I still see that this hasn't changed (about the countersignatory): "...you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it."
Don't think I'll have much luck convincing people to hand over a copy of their passport...
I asked about this way back, and I still see that this hasn't changed (about the countersignatory): "...you must include with your application a colour photocopy of the page with their photograph on it."
Don't think I'll have much luck convincing people to hand over a copy of their passport...
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
Not yet. I figured I need to know exactly what is needed from the UK side before I go to someone here to get stuff signed/certified.
I have a GP I know in Sydney so maybe they will be willing to chuck in their passport copy and post it for me...
I have a GP I know in Sydney so maybe they will be willing to chuck in their passport copy and post it for me...
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I've used different JPs for different passports. None of them know us. No issue whatsoever.
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Re: British Passports when in Australia
I'd use a local one, in fact you can find them in some of the malls offering their services, but I'm not sure how they'd react if I ask them, "can I also have a copy of YOUR passport?"