My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Apr 25th 2006, 1:04 pm
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Thanks for the replies. Now at least I know I'm in the right time line. I got my own renewal in less then 2 weeks, but realised a BRAND NEW app would take a bit longer.
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Apr 25th 2006, 1:30 pm
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by frrussre
Thanks for the replies. Now at least I know I'm in the right time line. I got my own renewal in less then 2 weeks, but realised a BRAND NEW app would take a bit longer.
Reg. Frank R.
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Apr 25th 2006, 2:46 pm
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Did you get your photos countersigned Frank?
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Apr 25th 2006, 3:10 pm
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
I am putting my renewal application in the mail today... under travel date i am thinking of just putting "world cup! must. go. home!"
I'm sure they'll understand.
I'm sure they'll understand.
Apr 25th 2006, 3:16 pm
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Frank, they are also having trouble with the passport system in London. (At least thats what my cousin tells me) Apparently things have been held up because they have been having problems with the system..so they are quite backlogged.. not sure if that affects DC but i'm sure at some point it has to go into the same queue. I think right now they are concentrating on short travel dates.
Apr 26th 2006, 12:18 am
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by frrussre
We sent off for my sons Brit passport on 3/14/06. Washington received it on 3/16. I know first time passport would take a while, but they have not even charged my credit card. Son born in UK to Brit father, came to USA on his US passport.
Anyone, have personal dates/time line for similar?
Guess will wait another week & call the $2 per min rip off line.
Reg. Frank R.
Anyone, have personal dates/time line for similar?
Guess will wait another week & call the $2 per min rip off line.
Reg. Frank R.
....there's probably a huge rush of people re-newing passports etc before the summer Hols 
Apr 26th 2006, 12:20 am
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Still waiting for the son bit.
Apr 26th 2006, 12:48 am
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Originally Posted by Celtic_Angel
ooh actually I was wondering about my kids passports too....sent off via registered mail...03/24...I just checked and all the info was received 03/27 I've yet to check with my bank....I was getting a bit concerned but I feel better now ....there's probably a huge rush of people re-newing passports etc before the summer Hols
....there's probably a huge rush of people re-newing passports etc before the summer Hols Reg. Frank R.
Apr 26th 2006, 1:02 am
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by frrussre
Yes, by a medical professional. Included all docs, Credit Card details & our email address.
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PS Has your son made his decision yet? Just fishin'.
Apr 26th 2006, 1:07 am
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I didn't bother getting my photos countersigned, sent everything off a week ago so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
PS Has your son made his decision yet? Just fishin'.
PS Has your son made his decision yet? Just fishin'.
Apr 26th 2006, 1:21 am
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I didn't bother getting my photos countersigned, sent everything off a week ago so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
PS Has your son made his decision yet? Just fishin'.
PS Has your son made his decision yet? Just fishin'.
If you are doing a renewal for yourself, then photos, don't need countersigning, I THINK. My sons needed to be countersigned, because 1st Brit Passport.
When I renewed mine, 9.5 years ago, took less then 2 weeks.
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Re, Passport problems UK:
http://www.britainusa.com/sections/i...sp?i=10080&d=1
Apr 26th 2006, 1:32 am
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by frrussre
Yes, looks like Uni Georgia. Better for us.
If you are doing a renewal for yourself, then photos, don't need countersigning, I THINK. My sons needed to be countersigned, because 1st Brit Passport.
When I renewed mine, 9.5 years ago, took less then 2 weeks.
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Re, Passport problems UK:
http://www.britainusa.com/sections/i...sp?i=10080&d=1
If you are doing a renewal for yourself, then photos, don't need countersigning, I THINK. My sons needed to be countersigned, because 1st Brit Passport.
When I renewed mine, 9.5 years ago, took less then 2 weeks.
Reg. Frank R.
Re, Passport problems UK:
http://www.britainusa.com/sections/i...sp?i=10080&d=1
Although there's no mention on the printout forms, it does state on the website that if there's not much difference between the old and new photos there is no need for a counter signature. We shall see.
Apr 26th 2006, 1:45 am
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Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Congratulations to your son. I thought he may be going to Florida. Just reading between the lines you know 2 + 2 = 9.
Although there's no mention on the printout forms, it does state on the website that if there's not much difference between the old and new photos there is no need for a counter signature. We shall see.
Although there's no mention on the printout forms, it does state on the website that if there's not much difference between the old and new photos there is no need for a counter signature. We shall see.
Reg. Frank R.
Apr 26th 2006, 2:02 am
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by frrussre
Nope, he got into FL but did not want to there. The final choice of 2 was Ohio or GA. He chose Uni Georgia. We visited there last summer.
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Well like I said 2 + 2 = 9. You win some, you lose some.
Congrats to him and all the best.
Apr 26th 2006, 2:05 am
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Re: My son's 1st time UK passport, has not arrived yet
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
I didn't bother getting my photos countersigned, sent everything off a week ago so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
Thought that was a "must do" - thats why we got ours sent back..or is that just for 1st time passports, and not for renewals?