Basically, I'm going on holiday in September and I need a new passport. I know that if you apply for a first adult passport, it can potentially take 6 weeks or more to arrive. Thing is, I'm not sure which category I fall under. I've had a child passport before, but I lost it a few months back. None of the areas really cover my situation, so was just wondering if anyone had been in this position before and knows what the deal is? Thanks.
The criteria for both are as follows:-
First adult passport
You can apply if:
Renewal
- You never had a child passport
- You were included on a parent's passport rather than having a child passport of their own
You can apply to renew your passport if you still have your last passport and:
You cannot renew your passport if:
- it was a standard UK adult ten-year passport or a UK five-year child's passport issued before you were 16
- it is undamaged
- you do not need to change your name or national status
In this case you will need to apply for a first adult passport.
- you were previously included as a child on someone else's passport
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Thread: Passport Help?
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03-08-2011 07:08 PM #1
Passport Help?
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03-08-2011 08:01 PM #4This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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03-08-2011 08:17 PM #5This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
It would seem that I could pretty much be ****ed if that's the case, as it's now under 6 weeks until I'm meant to leave and first adults can't be expedited as far as I'm aware. Uh-oh...
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03-08-2011 08:37 PM #6This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I only know of one person who has recently applied for an Adult passport having had a child passport and they were required to provide the Child passport as part of the application. The "Renewal" section of the info you posted also states "You can apply to renew your passport if you still have your last passport...."
Obviously if you don't have your passport you can't do this.
There is a telephone advice line on 0300 222 0000 (8am - 8pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am - 5.30pm weekends and public holidays.)
If you are seriously worried about the turnaround time, you can also apply for a fast-track (one week) service. However, you need to visit the Passport Office in person (nearest is in Glasgow) and I have no idea how much they will charge you for it (I can't imagine it will be cheap).
You can find out about the fast-track service costs and book an appointment at the Passport Office at the number above. They'll tell you everything you need to take so you don't get all the way through there to be told you don't have the necessary documents.
If you can be charming on the phone, it's also worth asking them to confirm the current turnaround for general applications. They will probably say 6 weeks but if you sound nice enough they might let you in on the secret if they're currently banging them out a lot faster, thereby saving yourself some cash and a lot of hassle.
Good luck!
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03-08-2011 08:49 PM #7This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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03-08-2011 09:09 PM #8This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I know it's a long shot but did you ever note your passport number from your child passport or, even better, take a photocopy of it for some reason (like an application for something at school/football etc). If so, any chance you might still have it? Like I say, it's a long shot, but parents who are ultra-organised when going on holidays should be keeping a photocopy of the whole family's passport in case they are lost or stolen abroad.
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03-08-2011 09:11 PM #9
P.S. - I mention the part about the photocopy/note of passport number as they Passport Office may be able to use it to treat you as a renewal.
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03-08-2011 09:42 PM #10This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
My old work might still have a photocopy of it on file. It might be worth me phoning them and seeing if I can get that actually.Last edited by SRHibs; 03-08-2011 at 09:46 PM.
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03-08-2011 10:31 PM #11
Posted it on another forum and have received some positive responses. All of the people who have been in my situation still received their passports relatively quickly.
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04-08-2011 03:44 PM #12
Went to the post office today to find out what"s what. Luckily for me your 99.5 percent certainty was off the mark, haha. Goes through as a renewal and should be with me within 2-3 weeks.
Sending my birth certificate alongside my application to speed the process up a little.
Cheers for the help.
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04-08-2011 04:00 PM #13This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
I haven't seen the form but was told that you need to provide passport number etc for a renewal. They must be using your birth certificate to trace your original passport number, but I'm surprised that they'll do that for you.
Good news though! Enjoy your hols!
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04-08-2011 04:14 PM #14This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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