Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Mar 24th 2007, 6:52 am
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Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Hello all. I was searching on the web, mainly britainusa.com for advice and instructions for my British passport renewal. It left many unanswered questions. I was relieved to find this site and forum for opinions and advice from people who have been through the process.
Brief background. I was born in England, 1983 and grew up there until I emigrated to the USA, marrying a US Citizen. I am now a greencard holder and am enjoying life here, but have the problem of an upcoming expiring UK passport.
My existing UK passport was issued in 2002. I hope to get a 10 year renewal. Some questions I have:
1) I have not changed in appearance, and am now 24, so is it necessary to have photos countersigned?
2) As I was born after 31 Dec 1982, I have to complete info about my parents who still live in the UK on form C1. With documents to be sent, it states I need to send my parents birth certificates. Does anyone know if this is true, or is required for renewals? It seems somewhat silly to expect all overseas citizens to send parents birth certificates for such a routine thing, considering I already hold a UK passport.
3) I am completing form C1. Being in the US, but completing a UK form what date format do you use? Its this type of thing that normally causes confusion.
4) Will they return my old passport?
5) Do I need to send any other documents other than my old passport, my birth certificate, 2 photos of correct size, bankers cheque and completed forms?
Many thanks for any help that can be provided.
Brief background. I was born in England, 1983 and grew up there until I emigrated to the USA, marrying a US Citizen. I am now a greencard holder and am enjoying life here, but have the problem of an upcoming expiring UK passport.
My existing UK passport was issued in 2002. I hope to get a 10 year renewal. Some questions I have:
1) I have not changed in appearance, and am now 24, so is it necessary to have photos countersigned?
2) As I was born after 31 Dec 1982, I have to complete info about my parents who still live in the UK on form C1. With documents to be sent, it states I need to send my parents birth certificates. Does anyone know if this is true, or is required for renewals? It seems somewhat silly to expect all overseas citizens to send parents birth certificates for such a routine thing, considering I already hold a UK passport.
3) I am completing form C1. Being in the US, but completing a UK form what date format do you use? Its this type of thing that normally causes confusion.
4) Will they return my old passport?
5) Do I need to send any other documents other than my old passport, my birth certificate, 2 photos of correct size, bankers cheque and completed forms?
Many thanks for any help that can be provided.
Mar 24th 2007, 6:59 am
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Hello all. I was searching on the web, mainly britainusa.com for advice and instructions for my British passport renewal. It left many unanswered questions. I was relieved to find this site and forum for opinions and advice from people who have been through the process.
Brief background. I was born in England, 1983 and grew up there until I emigrated to the USA, marrying a US Citizen. I am now a greencard holder and am enjoying life here, but have the problem of an upcoming expiring UK passport.
My existing UK passport was issued in 2002. I hope to get a 10 year renewal. Some questions I have:
1) I have not changed in appearance, and am now 24, so is it necessary to have photos countersigned?
2) As I was born after 31 Dec 1982, I have to complete info about my parents who still live in the UK on form C1. With documents to be sent, it states I need to send my parents birth certificates. Does anyone know if this is true, or is required for renewals? It seems somewhat silly to expect all overseas citizens to send parents birth certificates for such a routine thing, considering I already hold a UK passport.
3) I am completing form C1. Being in the US, but completing a UK form what date format do you use? Its this type of thing that normally causes confusion.
4) Will they return my old passport?
5) Do I need to send any other documents other than my old passport, my birth certificate, 2 photos of correct size, bankers cheque and completed forms?
Many thanks for any help that can be provided.
Brief background. I was born in England, 1983 and grew up there until I emigrated to the USA, marrying a US Citizen. I am now a greencard holder and am enjoying life here, but have the problem of an upcoming expiring UK passport.
My existing UK passport was issued in 2002. I hope to get a 10 year renewal. Some questions I have:
1) I have not changed in appearance, and am now 24, so is it necessary to have photos countersigned?
2) As I was born after 31 Dec 1982, I have to complete info about my parents who still live in the UK on form C1. With documents to be sent, it states I need to send my parents birth certificates. Does anyone know if this is true, or is required for renewals? It seems somewhat silly to expect all overseas citizens to send parents birth certificates for such a routine thing, considering I already hold a UK passport.
3) I am completing form C1. Being in the US, but completing a UK form what date format do you use? Its this type of thing that normally causes confusion.
4) Will they return my old passport?
5) Do I need to send any other documents other than my old passport, my birth certificate, 2 photos of correct size, bankers cheque and completed forms?
Many thanks for any help that can be provided.
(2) AFAIK not needed for renewals
(3) Not sure though I would use British date format
(4) Yes - but keep a copy nevertheless
(5) I didn't think you need to send your birth certificate for a straightforward renewal but I could be wrong. Re-check the instructions. I think they also accept credit cards for payment.
Mar 24th 2007, 6:59 am
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Hello all. I was searching on the web, mainly britainusa.com for advice and instructions for my British passport renewal. It left many unanswered questions. I was relieved to find this site and forum for opinions and advice from people who have been through the process.
Brief background. I was born in England, 1983 and grew up there until I emigrated to the USA, marrying a US Citizen. I am now a greencard holder and am enjoying life here, but have the problem of an upcoming expiring UK passport.
My existing UK passport was issued in 2002. I hope to get a 10 year renewal. Some questions I have:
1) I have not changed in appearance, and am now 24, so is it necessary to have photos countersigned?
2) As I was born after 31 Dec 1982, I have to complete info about my parents who still live in the UK on form C1. With documents to be sent, it states I need to send my parents birth certificates. Does anyone know if this is true, or is required for renewals? It seems somewhat silly to expect all overseas citizens to send parents birth certificates for such a routine thing, considering I already hold a UK passport.
3) I am completing form C1. Being in the US, but completing a UK form what date format do you use? Its this type of thing that normally causes confusion.
4) Will they return my old passport?
5) Do I need to send any other documents other than my old passport, my birth certificate, 2 photos of correct size, bankers cheque and completed forms?
Many thanks for any help that can be provided.
Brief background. I was born in England, 1983 and grew up there until I emigrated to the USA, marrying a US Citizen. I am now a greencard holder and am enjoying life here, but have the problem of an upcoming expiring UK passport.
My existing UK passport was issued in 2002. I hope to get a 10 year renewal. Some questions I have:
1) I have not changed in appearance, and am now 24, so is it necessary to have photos countersigned?
2) As I was born after 31 Dec 1982, I have to complete info about my parents who still live in the UK on form C1. With documents to be sent, it states I need to send my parents birth certificates. Does anyone know if this is true, or is required for renewals? It seems somewhat silly to expect all overseas citizens to send parents birth certificates for such a routine thing, considering I already hold a UK passport.
3) I am completing form C1. Being in the US, but completing a UK form what date format do you use? Its this type of thing that normally causes confusion.
4) Will they return my old passport?
5) Do I need to send any other documents other than my old passport, my birth certificate, 2 photos of correct size, bankers cheque and completed forms?
Many thanks for any help that can be provided.
2. My daughter was born in 1985...the only document we sent when renewing her PP was the existing PP.
3. DD/MM/YY...UK format.
4. Yes...but best to take a copy of ID page.
5. We didn't send a birth certificate...just old PP, 2 photos, completed forms which included credit card details for payment.
If you are renewing your PP you shouldn't need to send any documents ie birth certificate etc. because they will have all your information on record...unless you've changed your name through marriage etc.
Mar 24th 2007, 7:04 am
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Thank you for such prompt responses from personal experiences.
As its a straight forward renewal with no name changes etc, I will only send my old PP, two pictures, Form C1 and bankers cheque. I will get it to them this week, as by April 1st, the fee goes up roughly $60.
As its a straight forward renewal with no name changes etc, I will only send my old PP, two pictures, Form C1 and bankers cheque. I will get it to them this week, as by April 1st, the fee goes up roughly $60.
Mar 24th 2007, 7:05 am
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Thank you for such prompt responses from personal experiences.
As its a straight forward renewal with no name changes etc, I will only send my old PP, two pictures, Form C1 and bankers cheque. I will get it to them this week, as by April 1st, the fee goes up roughly $60.
As its a straight forward renewal with no name changes etc, I will only send my old PP, two pictures, Form C1 and bankers cheque. I will get it to them this week, as by April 1st, the fee goes up roughly $60.
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Mar 25th 2007, 10:55 am
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
(1) Not really but might consider doing so if there is any potential doubt about change in your appearance.
(2) AFAIK not needed for renewals
(3) Not sure though I would use British date format
(4) Yes - but keep a copy nevertheless
(5) I didn't think you need to send your birth certificate for a straightforward renewal but I could be wrong. Re-check the instructions. I think they also accept credit cards for payment.
(2) AFAIK not needed for renewals
(3) Not sure though I would use British date format
(4) Yes - but keep a copy nevertheless
(5) I didn't think you need to send your birth certificate for a straightforward renewal but I could be wrong. Re-check the instructions. I think they also accept credit cards for payment.
http://www.britainusa.com/consular/e...5&Other_ID=237
Mar 25th 2007, 11:37 am
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
i thought we were ripped on in Germany, 147 euros but 190$ here, wow, how much does it cost in the UK?
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Mar 25th 2007, 2:33 pm
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Well its being mailed tomorrow. I included:
- Form C1
- Two Identical Photos
- Credit Card Authorization
- Existing Passport
I photo copied everything before it was mailed. I just hope it is a fast service, as I really don't like the idea of being overseas, albeit with a greencard, but without my passport.
- Form C1
- Two Identical Photos
- Credit Card Authorization
- Existing Passport
I photo copied everything before it was mailed. I just hope it is a fast service, as I really don't like the idea of being overseas, albeit with a greencard, but without my passport.
Mar 26th 2007, 3:13 am
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Well its being mailed tomorrow. I included:
- Form C1
- Two Identical Photos
- Credit Card Authorization
- Existing Passport
I photo copied everything before it was mailed. I just hope it is a fast service, as I really don't like the idea of being overseas, albeit with a greencard, but without my passport.
- Form C1
- Two Identical Photos
- Credit Card Authorization
- Existing Passport
I photo copied everything before it was mailed. I just hope it is a fast service, as I really don't like the idea of being overseas, albeit with a greencard, but without my passport.
Mar 27th 2007, 4:42 pm
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
what if you lost your old passport like i have?
Apr 11th 2007, 2:57 pm
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Re: Renewing UK Passport - Few questions / advice needed
Where are you getting your pictures from? I have been to Walgreens, but the pictures were too blurry and too big.
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