Renewing British Passport while waiting for PR
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Renewing British Passport while waiting for PR
This probably comes up a lot, but I did a search and couldn't see exactly my question...
I am in hopefully the final stages of my PR application (BC PNP - I got and paid the RPRF request three months ago). My UK passport expires in April 2014, and my TWP shortly before that.
I would like to renew my passport sooner rather than later (So that I have the required six months for a trip to Mexico this winter), but how does this affect my TWP and PR application? My TWP does have my current passport number on it.
I am in hopefully the final stages of my PR application (BC PNP - I got and paid the RPRF request three months ago). My UK passport expires in April 2014, and my TWP shortly before that.
I would like to renew my passport sooner rather than later (So that I have the required six months for a trip to Mexico this winter), but how does this affect my TWP and PR application? My TWP does have my current passport number on it.
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Re: Renewing British Passport while waiting for PR
This probably comes up a lot, but I did a search and couldn't see exactly my question...
I am in hopefully the final stages of my PR application (BC PNP - I got and paid the RPRF request three months ago). My UK passport expires in April 2014, and my TWP shortly before that.
I would like to renew my passport sooner rather than later (So that I have the required six months for a trip to Mexico this winter), but how does this affect my TWP and PR application? My TWP does have my current passport number on it.
I am in hopefully the final stages of my PR application (BC PNP - I got and paid the RPRF request three months ago). My UK passport expires in April 2014, and my TWP shortly before that.
I would like to renew my passport sooner rather than later (So that I have the required six months for a trip to Mexico this winter), but how does this affect my TWP and PR application? My TWP does have my current passport number on it.
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Re: Renewing British Passport while waiting for PR
Thanks FL. I presume I need to tell CIC about the new passport?
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Re: Renewing British Passport while waiting for PR
From what I understand a request for RPRF implies you are close to completion. Given you are close to obtaining PR I'd hold off on the passport renewal until after landing. Changing details may increase the processing time. And despite the horror stories of renewing your British passport in North America, I'm sure 5-6 months will be plenty of time.
But your mileage may vary and you may want to be on the safe side and just renew ASAP.
But your mileage may vary and you may want to be on the safe side and just renew ASAP.
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Re: Renewing British Passport while waiting for PR
From what I understand a request for RPRF implies you are close to completion. Given you are close to obtaining PR I'd hold off on the passport renewal until after landing. Changing details may increase the processing time. And despite the horror stories of renewing your British passport in North America, I'm sure 5-6 months will be plenty of time.
But your mileage may vary and you may want to be on the safe side and just renew ASAP.
But your mileage may vary and you may want to be on the safe side and just renew ASAP.
Regards
Andrew