Uk passport renewal times in the USA
#451
Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
I don't know for certain, but I would imagine there's a very good chance that will throw an error, given the dimensions specified are there for a reason. Why would you send in US size passport photos when the UK passport application clearly states what the dimensions need to be?
It's scanned, digital copy these days and they have this magical ability to use their noodle and resize the pic.
Just need to make sure the rest of the requirements are met with regards background, miserable stare, size of noggins within the pic. Actual size of the print then doesn't matter. Within reason, but US size is fine.
#452
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Doesn't matter. It's legacy stuff from when they used the actual photo.
It's scanned, digital copy these days and they have this magical ability to use their noodle and resize the pic.
Just need to make sure the rest of the requirements are met with regards background, miserable stare, size of noggins within the pic. Actual size of the print then doesn't matter. Within reason, but US size is fine.
It's scanned, digital copy these days and they have this magical ability to use their noodle and resize the pic.
Just need to make sure the rest of the requirements are met with regards background, miserable stare, size of noggins within the pic. Actual size of the print then doesn't matter. Within reason, but US size is fine.
#454
Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Yet again I learn the hard way to check this forum...before taking action.
I had to hunt down a place that would take pictures to the UK specs. I ended up finding a Korean dry cleaners, and met a nice Korean lady named Iris....she said to me when she was looking over my horrible passport picture, that I'm sure will get me detained somewhere on this planet (because I look so deranged)..."Why you British people no smile?"
I had to hunt down a place that would take pictures to the UK specs. I ended up finding a Korean dry cleaners, and met a nice Korean lady named Iris....she said to me when she was looking over my horrible passport picture, that I'm sure will get me detained somewhere on this planet (because I look so deranged)..."Why you British people no smile?"
#455
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
This my timeline:
Filed online: 12th March
Delivered to Durham - 21st March (US Post is way too long!), but not officially received until 24th March (after phone call to them)
Processing start date - 24th March
Passport Printed - ??
Delivery - ???
Any ideas on timeline when I might receive it
Filed online: 12th March
Delivered to Durham - 21st March (US Post is way too long!), but not officially received until 24th March (after phone call to them)
Processing start date - 24th March
Passport Printed - ??
Delivery - ???
Any ideas on timeline when I might receive it
#456
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Application accepted on February 26th - 8 weeks later our COuntersignatory was finally contacted yesterday! Maybe we will have passports soon! Still waiting on my renewal too!
#457
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
This my timeline:
Filed online: 12th March
Delivered to Durham - 21st March (US Post is way too long!), but not officially received until 24th March (after phone call to them)
Processing start date - 24th March
Passport Printed - ??
Delivery - ???
Any ideas on timeline when I might receive it
Filed online: 12th March
Delivered to Durham - 21st March (US Post is way too long!), but not officially received until 24th March (after phone call to them)
Processing start date - 24th March
Passport Printed - ??
Delivery - ???
Any ideas on timeline when I might receive it
#458
Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Wow! I can't believe it's taking this long. Wonder what is the cause for the back log.. 2 yrs ago when I did mine right before the Christmas holiday, it only took about 4 weeks. hope you get it sooner rather than later
#459
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
I hope it doesn't take this long for yours!
#461
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
If ever there was a reason to hold two passports, this is it. What if something critical happened in the period when to didn't have your passport? You could get an ETD, but that is a ball ache of hassle AND an added cost.
#464
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
I don't have dual citizenship or access to it right now, my kids do thankfully!
Because we filed my renewal and first passpors at the same time they are hanging onto my renewal....
Because we filed my renewal and first passpors at the same time they are hanging onto my renewal....
#465
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Hi, sent off for a Standard Adult Renewal. Online application and payment went through feb 22, supporting documents received in Durham office 4th of March.
It´s been over 7 weeks now! I constantly call and get absolutely no answers, apart from the fact that they have no queries for me. I sent off everything very complete, I don´t understand why it is taking so long. My job depends on me travelling and it is currently being seriously jeapardized.
Feel like I´m going nuts at this point.
I´m thinking of getting an ETD for I business trip I have next week but from what I´ve read that would cancel my current application which is just not even an option! I´ve waited this long.. But I just don´t understand what is holding this up so much!
Would love to hear some wise words at this point.
It´s been over 7 weeks now! I constantly call and get absolutely no answers, apart from the fact that they have no queries for me. I sent off everything very complete, I don´t understand why it is taking so long. My job depends on me travelling and it is currently being seriously jeapardized.
Feel like I´m going nuts at this point.
I´m thinking of getting an ETD for I business trip I have next week but from what I´ve read that would cancel my current application which is just not even an option! I´ve waited this long.. But I just don´t understand what is holding this up so much!
Would love to hear some wise words at this point.