BritInParis

So wait until you get back to Oz.

BritInParis

How does Edinburgh suit you?

https://uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/wheretoapply.html

OzTennis

Sorry I missed this and didn't reply sooner. I've booked an appointment in a few weeks in Edinburgh to renew my passport. Over 2 hrs driving either way but will just have to manage! I then know that I will have a new passport before we travel and won't have to renew on t'other side and will have peace of mind. It doesn't say where in Edinburgh but I presume they'll email confirmation and give location. Now to do a new PC7 and assemble the documents required. £237 and just 5 minutes to complete the interview after all that travel. Thanks again and also to the other posters.

email came straight away; interview within an office at Regus, 93 George Street, Edinburgh

BritInParis

Glad to hear you’ve been able to get it sorted. Pricey but at least you’ll have peace of mind.

OzTennis

Thanks again for your help, yes, from memory it said includes overseas processing fee of £74. Just booked a few hours car parking at the base of the Castle, £14, plus my wife will go shopping and we'll have lunch nr Princes St.

BritInParis

And a lovely day out will be had by all

quoll

Having renewed mine recently, my suggestion would be to get your photos done by a specialist who knows what Australian requirements for pp photos are! Half a dozen people were seen before I had my appointment and only two of us had the right dimensions with pics, the others were sent away to get them redone!!! I thought it was a straightforward thing but some folk obviously don't read the instructions!

BritInParis

Snappy Snaps is the place to go. You can specify any countries’ passport/visa photo size.

quoll

Yup, I used Snappy Snaps, have done for years and they've always been right for whatever I needed. I didnt know if there would be one up there in the wilds of Scotland!

BritInParis

No store in Edinburgh but there is one in Glasgow.

OzTennis

I got mine done locally and took along the government guidelines on Australian photos which the guy said he'd followed before for someone else and said it was the same as another country (can't remember which one). I've checked the results against the dimensions and what is said to be correct and incorrect and I'm sure they're ok. I've just put each photo over the dimensions box on the renewal form and perfect for size and no specs, dark background, laughing, hair over face etc!

OzTennis

Just to complete this; my new blue passport duly arrived yesterday, 10 days after interview day in Edinburgh - excellent service by HC London.

BritInParis

Glad you got it sorted.

OzTennis

So am I and again thanks for your help in general and for drawing my attention to interviews being held in Edinburgh.