BritInParis

So you were applying from overseas using the overseas form and you gave an overseas address? I don't see why there would be a problem. You can't change the address on your GB driving licence to an address outside the UK and many people maintain UK bank accounts whilst outside the UK. There's nothing untoward about this.

They may have your UK address on file from previous applications made by you or your son or his other parent.

dehere

Yes indeed I went to the UK in May and renewed my other son British passport and then when I was returned to ME I Applied for my son.
From your exprience what was the purpose of this call what is my next stage? You seemed very experienced

BritInParis

Which countries were your sons born in?

dehere

My son Born in Iraq Erbil Kurdistan all document that I sent with my app all were translated and certified by KRG local goverment
Me and my wife were born in Erbil, UK naturalized citizen and our son also born in Erbil.

BritInParis

So Iraq would be considered a high risk country as you'd expect. Your son's application will therefore be a marathon not a sprint. Prepare for a long wait. You will likely be interviewed at some point as well.

dehere

But as I mentioned we live in north controlled by KRG and both parent Kurdish national UK know that Kurdistan is other Iraq.
Do think this will still be the same?

BritInParis

Unfortunately it would still apply to Iraqi Kurdistan. Hopefully the KRG will be more efficient in helping HMPO to confirm the validity of the documents than the government in Baghdad but it will still likely take some time.

dehere

Thanks for your time lets hope for the best.

little angel

I have applied for my daughter first passport on 18/04/2015 from Iraq .although the PO website indicate 12 weeks processing time for the application submitted from Iraq, it is over 4 months and still don't know when the passport will be issued, in July i have received an email from Durham asking me to confirm my address, since them no progress ,any time i call the PO , they say that the application is within the examination team in Durham , any advice will be appreciated

dehere

Hello little angel:
i also sent my son app from Erbil yesterday the HMPO contacted via phone yesterday i asking if i still live in the UK i told them that the my current address is showing on my son app form which is in ERBIL.

and then she said that all i needs to know i will let the examiner know about it that you no longer use your UK address.
thats all i heard from them.

Which part of Iraq you sent your daughter app from?
Are you and you wife were naturalized British Citizen?
Did you certified your daughter translated doc with the local government foreign affair office, health ministries office, judiciary etc?

little angel

I think the reason they called is just to double check you current country of residency ,nothing to worry about and it is art PO recruitment,I have Submitted the application from KRG part and then gave it to a friend of mine who was on a family gathering trip in iraq to send off to Durham within the UK , yes i have certificated all the related supporting document with the proposed KRG official directorate

xerex

I applied for myself...i did so from hongkong.this is the my first adult passport application

BritInParis

I'm guessing if you have been waiting 11 months you weren't born in Hong Kong. Where were you born and what is your claim to British citizenship?

dehere

Why not contacting your mp if it's over four months

dehere

Hello where are everyone please let us know your update news?