Delays in first passport for child born overseas
Jun 12th 2014, 11:43 am
#511
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
Guide ROA, page 7, refers to a "current" passport:
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload.../guide_roa.pdf
The 2006 Regulations don't specifically say "current" passport but I would expect that would be implicit.
https://www.gov.uk/government/upload.../guide_roa.pdf
The 2006 Regulations don't specifically say "current" passport but I would expect that would be implicit.
Jun 12th 2014, 1:18 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
I'm at 11 weeks now... soon to be 3 months very soon...
i would like to get an ETD... but i don't want to pay for it... simply because i already paid for my sons passport... all this press/media/coverage is a good thing.
Hopefully it will get the boat sailing again.
i would like to get an ETD... but i don't want to pay for it... simply because i already paid for my sons passport... all this press/media/coverage is a good thing.
Hopefully it will get the boat sailing again.
Jun 12th 2014, 1:49 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
BBC News - Fees cut as part of emergency passport backlog measures
Home Secretary Theresa May has announced measures to help clear the backlog in passport applications - and scrapped charges for urgent renewals.
People renewing their UK passports from overseas will be given a 12 month extension to their existing passport.
Those applying for passports overseas on behalf of their children will be given emergency travel documents.
Jun 12th 2014, 2:03 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
But i ain't paying for an ETD dude, shell out more cash?
How would they know i have applied for a passport if they want to give me an ETD?
Those applying for passports overseas on behalf of their children will be given emergency travel documents.
How would they know i have applied for a passport if they want to give me an ETD?
Those applying for passports overseas on behalf of their children will be given emergency travel documents.
Jun 12th 2014, 2:10 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
This is it...
After 12 weeks of waiting anxiously, dealing with useless and inept advice line staff, being told my sons passport application was lost only for it to be miraculously found and processed, it all comes down tomorrow.
DHL have told me they will deliver 2 packages tomorrow- the passport office contacted me today to tell me this too.
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting.
It took a huge amount of calls, complaints and persistence but tomorrow there is finally light at the end of the tunnel.
After 12 weeks of waiting anxiously, dealing with useless and inept advice line staff, being told my sons passport application was lost only for it to be miraculously found and processed, it all comes down tomorrow.
DHL have told me they will deliver 2 packages tomorrow- the passport office contacted me today to tell me this too.
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting.
It took a huge amount of calls, complaints and persistence but tomorrow there is finally light at the end of the tunnel.
Jun 12th 2014, 2:19 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
This is it...
After 12 weeks of waiting anxiously, dealing with useless and inept advice line staff, being told my sons passport application was lost only for it to be miraculously found and processed, it all comes down tomorrow.
DHL have told me they will deliver 2 packages tomorrow- the passport office contacted me today to tell me this too.
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting.
It took a huge amount of calls, complaints and persistence but tomorrow there is finally light at the end of the tunnel.
After 12 weeks of waiting anxiously, dealing with useless and inept advice line staff, being told my sons passport application was lost only for it to be miraculously found and processed, it all comes down tomorrow.
DHL have told me they will deliver 2 packages tomorrow- the passport office contacted me today to tell me this too.
Good luck to everyone who is still waiting.
It took a huge amount of calls, complaints and persistence but tomorrow there is finally light at the end of the tunnel.
12 weeks!? well im not far behind you!
keep us posted!!
Jun 12th 2014, 2:30 pm
#519
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
They said "given" rather than can buy if you want. Will have to see though. you know what they are like.
Jun 12th 2014, 3:21 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
Though what isn't clear from May's statement is whether they will issue ETD for first passport application for a child. Also, what do you do if you have already submitted your application.
Guess will have to wait for a few days for the dust to settle down and then work out the next steps
Guess will have to wait for a few days for the dust to settle down and then work out the next steps
Jun 12th 2014, 3:59 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
Though what isn't clear from May's statement is whether they will issue ETD for first passport application for a child. Also, what do you do if you have already submitted your application.
Guess will have to wait for a few days for the dust to settle down and then work out the next steps
Guess will have to wait for a few days for the dust to settle down and then work out the next steps
Jun 13th 2014, 8:26 am
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
So after 12 weeks
Passport finally in hand, also supporting documents arrived at the same time...life can move on!
Good luck to everyone still waiting...it took persistence to get a result.
Passport finally in hand, also supporting documents arrived at the same time...life can move on!
Good luck to everyone still waiting...it took persistence to get a result.
Jun 13th 2014, 12:28 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
Can you tell us the 'timeline' you applied?
Thanks
Jun 13th 2014, 1:23 pm
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Jun 13th 2014, 4:10 pm
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Re: Delays in first passport for child born overseas
Payment taken 24/03/14
Told passport was lost 02/06/14
Emailed MP, sent complaints to literally ever email, contacted Liverpool office directly.
Passport printed and sent 05/06/14
Passport delivered 13/06/14
Beijing embassy were prepared to give my son an ETD if I needed it.