Uk passport renewal times in the USA
#586
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
No, I sent mine on Letter.
The only thing you have to be careful about is that your printer doesn't "scale to fit". If it does, the black corner markers don't print in the right place.
The only thing you have to be careful about is that your printer doesn't "scale to fit". If it does, the black corner markers don't print in the right place.
#587
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
....ahhh that might be it. Thanks for the info.
#588
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Coming up on 8 weeks since Durham received our paperwork and even my husband's renewal hasn't been processed yet.
#589
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Hello guys.
Can anyone tell me the total renewal cost for a 32 page passport? I've searched and searched for the info, unfortunately cannot find it, and, if possible, include the courier/postal fee back, thanks so much. I have to send the application direct to the UK right? Cheers
Can anyone tell me the total renewal cost for a 32 page passport? I've searched and searched for the info, unfortunately cannot find it, and, if possible, include the courier/postal fee back, thanks so much. I have to send the application direct to the UK right? Cheers
Last edited by Kitty70; Jul 14th 2014 at 7:38 pm.
#590
Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Hello guys.
Can anyone tell me the total renewal cost for a 32 page passport? I've searched and searched for the info, unfortunately cannot find it, and, if possible, include the courier/postal fee back, thanks so much. I have to send the application direct to the UK right? Cheers
Can anyone tell me the total renewal cost for a 32 page passport? I've searched and searched for the info, unfortunately cannot find it, and, if possible, include the courier/postal fee back, thanks so much. I have to send the application direct to the UK right? Cheers
https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports
#591
Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Form C1 is long gone. You'll need to complete your application online now.
#593
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
I believe the new system of online passport renewal application system with a follow up couriered signed 2 pager and photos will actually improve the turn around time...eventually.
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
FYI - I sent my renewal in on 30th June (this is when they received it); as a basic Red passport regular renewal (no special forms, single adult passport) - using the online system. It was around 8 months expired. Deceleration form was printed on US letter with "fit to page" option.
Just looked at the status now and it's Dispatched (July 17th); so likely this was around 2 1/2 weeks processing. Not as bad as the news was suggesting of up to 6 weeks!
James.
Just looked at the status now and it's Dispatched (July 17th); so likely this was around 2 1/2 weeks processing. Not as bad as the news was suggesting of up to 6 weeks!
James.
#595
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
A4 letter size works for me.
#596
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
IRJ - A4 is not the same as letter
Width Length
A4 8.26 11.69
Letter 8.50 11.00
Interesting that ebryjam's form was printer on letter with "fit to page". I used the same option and the declaration page was rejected (they sent me an A4 version to sign) as being "not scan-able" I'm wondering now if there was something else wrong. Guess I'll never know.
Width Length
A4 8.26 11.69
Letter 8.50 11.00
Interesting that ebryjam's form was printer on letter with "fit to page". I used the same option and the declaration page was rejected (they sent me an A4 version to sign) as being "not scan-able" I'm wondering now if there was something else wrong. Guess I'll never know.
#597
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
The most accepted standard for "letters" worldwide is A4, whether it's called a "letter" or not. While a slightly larger size is also commonly used in the USA we are dealing with inflexible UK civil servants here, so best to use A4 period with all communications with them. In the US I have always used A4 size for all my correspondence and nobody has ever complained
What's probably happening is the few pages one sends to the Passport Office (especially the signature page) are fed into a machine which is aligned and set up for A4 so that digital copies can be made and filed on servers. And a digital copy of the signature (and later photos) can be swapped into a physical passport. As soon as they realize A4 documents have been received they are returned as either the machine cannot accept other sizes, or the staff can't be bothered to re-align.
What's probably happening is the few pages one sends to the Passport Office (especially the signature page) are fed into a machine which is aligned and set up for A4 so that digital copies can be made and filed on servers. And a digital copy of the signature (and later photos) can be swapped into a physical passport. As soon as they realize A4 documents have been received they are returned as either the machine cannot accept other sizes, or the staff can't be bothered to re-align.
Last edited by IRJ; Jul 17th 2014 at 7:52 pm.
#598
Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
So, about to be happily legally divorced and returning my last name to its former state (the other name had been tacked onto mine with a hyphen). I have to renew my recently expired British passport - had been waiting for the name change thing so as not to have to do it again at vast expense - so now I'm wondering if this will no longer be a simple renewal, and what sort of document I have to supply proving my name - one of the divorce documents? And is this going to add a lot of time to the processing?
#599
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Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Why does the Passport service require ALL ORIGINALs be sent to them? Do they not verify that what is sent to them is not fraudulent - like your citizenship certificate? I am afraid that they will loose them. Also why do they need my parents birth and marriage records from 60 plus years back when I am a Naturalized Certified British Citizen.
#600
Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA
Please don't send your US passports next time!
1. The British government has no right to ask for them (regardless of their request);
2. They are not yours to send to the UK Passport Agency. They are the property of the state that issued them. (Yes, I know about sending in a passport to a foreign country for a visa issuance, but that is entirely different);
3. If you do wish to conform to the British's Orwellian request simply send in a photocopy of the bio page.
1. The British government has no right to ask for them (regardless of their request);
2. They are not yours to send to the UK Passport Agency. They are the property of the state that issued them. (Yes, I know about sending in a passport to a foreign country for a visa issuance, but that is entirely different);
3. If you do wish to conform to the British's Orwellian request simply send in a photocopy of the bio page.
"Dual nationals
You must send a colour photocopy of your non-British passport (every page including blank pages) as part of your application.
You may be asked to show your non-British passport at a later date"
Further information is available from https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports
Dean