Gazza-d

In isolation it definitely looks black but against a black object there may be a hint of blue. 2 weeks, applied for and received in the UK. We'll be back in the Philippines in August so ideal time to get sorted whilst on vacation in the UK.

Raffin

To me, whether I cover up the black object or not it is still a dark, though very dark blue.Think it could have been a bit bluer.
​​​​We had our front gates painted that color once. But a color expert said that people can differ in such cases where colors are close.
On the passport timing I thought we were talking here about renewing from the Philippines and this was the Philippines forum where that is what people are interested in reading about.

Gazza-d

I will have only been in the UK 3 weeks tomorrow. Just add 3-4 days either side to cover tbe carriers and you would be about right. Still not much more than 3 weeks.

Stokkevn

For those of you waiting for your new passport I think you will have to be patient, just seen in UK paper.

Wales major emergency as bomb squad scrambled to HM Passport Office– police seal off scene

Bealinehx

Not necessarily as all overseas applications are processed in Liverpool