Our worst nightmare come true
#1
Our worst nightmare come true
Yesterday (Monday) I did what I'd been meaning to do for months and that was send off for my 16 year old son's new passport. I sent it "signed for" delivery which should get to Ottawa in a few days. Along with his application is my passport, as he was a child listed on mine, and his Canadian PR card for further photo ID - all info required by the BHC has been sent. At 4.30am we got the dreaded phone call to say that my lovely dear father in law died. We are all in bits, but I'm even more in bits because it appears I am now stuck here and hubby will have to fly back on his own. Can anyone suggest what emergency methods we can apply for with the B.H.C....I've looked at the website and it mentions nothing about "emergency passport or visas".
I'm grieving terribly for my father in law and I feel bitter to have to stay here and not be there for my husband and his family.
I'm grieving terribly for my father in law and I feel bitter to have to stay here and not be there for my husband and his family.
#2
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
So sorry to hear your news.
Call the consular services people in Ottawa on 613 237 1303 - they're open now.
Call the consular services people in Ottawa on 613 237 1303 - they're open now.
#3
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Re: Our worst nightmare come true
Oh dear, that really is bad. I'm so sorry to hear that.
I don't know what you can do. You could try phoning the BHC in Ottawa and speaking with them. Maybe since you've just sent it in they can get it directed straight back out or have it done on a fast emergency basis. They can do this if absolutely needed, and quite frankly that's part of the point of the embassies and consulates for citizens of their countries. As soon as their lines open call them and speak to a person. If they can't give you an answer ask to be put through to someone who can.
I don't know what you can do. You could try phoning the BHC in Ottawa and speaking with them. Maybe since you've just sent it in they can get it directed straight back out or have it done on a fast emergency basis. They can do this if absolutely needed, and quite frankly that's part of the point of the embassies and consulates for citizens of their countries. As soon as their lines open call them and speak to a person. If they can't give you an answer ask to be put through to someone who can.
#4
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
I can't offer any advice but I can offer both mine and Mr MMC's condolences and best wishes
#5
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
Thank you for all your well wishes xx
#6
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Re: Our worst nightmare come true
Hi Ruby,
when we was here on a work visa my sons english passport ran out so we sent it to Ottawa to be renewed on the monday only to be told on the tuesday that our work visa that we were extending needed all our passports by the following monday. I spoke to a very nice man at the ambassy and would you believe my sons new passport arrived 4 days after sending. so try not to worry too much.
when we was here on a work visa my sons english passport ran out so we sent it to Ottawa to be renewed on the monday only to be told on the tuesday that our work visa that we were extending needed all our passports by the following monday. I spoke to a very nice man at the ambassy and would you believe my sons new passport arrived 4 days after sending. so try not to worry too much.
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Re: Our worst nightmare come true
Yesterday (Monday) I did what I'd been meaning to do for months and that was send off for my 16 year old son's new passport. I sent it "signed for" delivery which should get to Ottawa in a few days. Along with his application is my passport, as he was a child listed on mine, and his Canadian PR card for further photo ID - all info required by the BHC has been sent. At 4.30am we got the dreaded phone call to say that my lovely dear father in law died. We are all in bits, but I'm even more in bits because it appears I am now stuck here and hubby will have to fly back on his own. Can anyone suggest what emergency methods we can apply for with the B.H.C....I've looked at the website and it mentions nothing about "emergency passport or visas".
I'm grieving terribly for my father in law and I feel bitter to have to stay here and not be there for my husband and his family.
I'm grieving terribly for my father in law and I feel bitter to have to stay here and not be there for my husband and his family.
#8
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
I got my passport back in about 10 days with no emergerncy attached.
Take care
L2S
Take care
L2S
#9
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
So sorry to read your thread, seems like it's the season for bad news. Fingers crossed you can get the passport back PDQ.
Sharon
Sharon
#11
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
A little update.....
Spoke to lady at BHC again to tell her she should receive the faxed death certificate by tomorrow morning, and she and her colleagues are vigilant for our application arriving in the mail. All being well, it will get there tomorrow also and they can start to process the passport.....it's all so very nail-biting, not knowing if it's going to come back in time before the funeral next Monday. Crikey, it's scary to think that $4,000 has to be spent for one weeks visit back to the UK when it's not even for a happy occasion.......Oh the joys of being an Expat
Spoke to lady at BHC again to tell her she should receive the faxed death certificate by tomorrow morning, and she and her colleagues are vigilant for our application arriving in the mail. All being well, it will get there tomorrow also and they can start to process the passport.....it's all so very nail-biting, not knowing if it's going to come back in time before the funeral next Monday. Crikey, it's scary to think that $4,000 has to be spent for one weeks visit back to the UK when it's not even for a happy occasion.......Oh the joys of being an Expat
#12
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 15,883
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
A little update.....
Spoke to lady at BHC again to tell her she should receive the faxed death certificate by tomorrow morning, and she and her colleagues are vigilant for our application arriving in the mail. All being well, it will get there tomorrow also and they can start to process the passport.....it's all so very nail-biting, not knowing if it's going to come back in time before the funeral next Monday. Crikey, it's scary to think that $4,000 has to be spent for one weeks visit back to the UK when it's not even for a happy occasion.......Oh the joys of being an Expat
Spoke to lady at BHC again to tell her she should receive the faxed death certificate by tomorrow morning, and she and her colleagues are vigilant for our application arriving in the mail. All being well, it will get there tomorrow also and they can start to process the passport.....it's all so very nail-biting, not knowing if it's going to come back in time before the funeral next Monday. Crikey, it's scary to think that $4,000 has to be spent for one weeks visit back to the UK when it's not even for a happy occasion.......Oh the joys of being an Expat
#13
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
So sorry to hear your news, I hope you manage to get your passports on time.
Sharon
Sharon
#14
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
Sending you all my best wishes during this sad time.
Hope all goes well with your passports and you all get back to the UK soon.
Hope all goes well with your passports and you all get back to the UK soon.
#15
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 2,112
Re: Our worst nightmare come true
Sending hugs and best wishes from us two as well
So sorry to hear of the death of your father in law and I truly hope you get your passports back in time.
So sorry to hear of the death of your father in law and I truly hope you get your passports back in time.