Passport Application

[breadstick]

Hi,


If someone goes on holiday in 12 weeks time is now time enough to apply for a first time passport bearing in mind they interview now? if it doesnt arrive in time there will be tears :(

[berniecuddles]

read this breadstick
https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-adult-passport/overview

[boxtops]

Move fast, breadstick! It's coming up to the really busy period now, the sooner you apply, the better.

[sunny-dave]

It's a bit tight, but might just be done - the current time seems to be around 6-8 weeks from application to getting the passport.

[boxtops]

Worth using the Post office facility for taking the photos (they have to be exactly right) and checking the application, then they send it off for you - there's a fee but at least you know it'll be 100% correct when the PO send it off.

[sunny-dave]

Errr Boxy - if you read experiences about the Post Office "service", you'll find that it is error strewn and offers no guarantee of anything - or indeed compensation (or even return of fee) if they cock it up - which they all too often do.

Get a local passport photographer to take the pictures and have the form checked by a couple of literate/sensible friends.

[snags]

https://www.paspic.com/