Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
Jun 2nd 2016, 4:53 am
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
I've never had it checked, but I think they have tightened things uo since my last passport. There was no form to fill out, to the best of my recollection no personal details requested, other than profession. The neighbour that signed mine was a preacher in an African American church in Oakland, CA. Rev. Jim. Probably not the kind of cleric the CofE would recognize.
To be honest I haven't renewed my UK passport in in over 20 years. I use my US passport, I couldn't leave and reenter the US on a UK passport anyway, so what's the point. I'll renew my UK as and when I need to.
To be honest I haven't renewed my UK passport in in over 20 years. I use my US passport, I couldn't leave and reenter the US on a UK passport anyway, so what's the point. I'll renew my UK as and when I need to.
Jun 2nd 2016, 11:01 am
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
You have a British passport so, whether you use it on entry to the UK or not, you are entitled to stay!
Jun 2nd 2016, 2:15 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
They say it's got to be a 'professional' but it's fine to use a boss. My hubby did for his first UK passport and he got it fine. His manager is a UK passport holder though and put his passport number.
Jun 2nd 2016, 3:51 pm
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Jun 2nd 2016, 3:58 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
His response is always "Thank you. If & when I decide to move back to the UK I'll make sure to get one & come in on it".
Jun 2nd 2016, 5:50 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
I'm just too lazy and too stingy to renew my UK passport.
Jun 2nd 2016, 5:56 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
Avoiding the "reciprocity fee" that Argentina charges US citizens (but not UK citizens) more than paid for the cost of my British passport. A couple of other South American countries charge the fee to US citizens as well.
Jun 2nd 2016, 6:00 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
I leave and re-enter the US on my US passport, because it's required - I only use the UK passport at immigration in the UK.
Jun 2nd 2016, 6:07 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
If I ever go to Argentina I might renew.
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Jun 2nd 2016, 6:10 pm
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Jun 2nd 2016, 6:12 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
It is usually necessary for a US citizen to show their US passport when they check in for a flight to the US otherwise the airline will expect to see an ESTA or visa and would otherwise likely refuse to fly them to the US.
Jun 2nd 2016, 6:14 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
As far as I'm aware, they neither know nor care which passport I use once I'm out of their jurisdiction. Of course, I need to use the US passport at check in for my return flight, because the airline asks for your US immigration status.
Jun 2nd 2016, 8:25 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
If I ever want to switch passports in midair now I know I can. If I get into any trouble I will blame you.
Jun 2nd 2016, 8:54 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
Why? ..... It isn't. You just show whichever passport you want, subject to any legal restrictions, such as the US requirement for US citizens to enter the US using their US passport.
It is usually necessary for a US citizen to show their US passport when they check in for a flight to the US otherwise the airline will expect to see an ESTA or visa and would otherwise likely refuse to fly them to the US.
It is usually necessary for a US citizen to show their US passport when they check in for a flight to the US otherwise the airline will expect to see an ESTA or visa and would otherwise likely refuse to fly them to the US.
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Jun 2nd 2016, 9:15 pm
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Re: Getting a countersignature for passport renewal??
Apparently they don't care, I just thought they would. I had presumed the US government would want know what everyone up to when they are overseas. The NSA seem to want to know what everyone is up to all the time.
If I ever want to switch passports in midair now I know I can. If I get into any trouble I will blame you.
If I ever want to switch passports in midair now I know I can. If I get into any trouble I will blame you.