UK passport renewal
Thanks for the email address, I couldnt find anything in my searches. Have shot a message off to them so hopefully I can sort an appointment out soon
You'll just get an auto-reply, and possibly a snide email saying that they only take bookings Monday/Thursday morning and to try again on those days. Oh, and you have to suggest three date/time slots that you can make, without any knowledge if those slots are already taken. Bizarre isn't the word.
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ut sint Guinness proxima morientis ori.
tunc cantabunt letius angelorum chori:
"Sit Deus propitius huic potatori."
ut sint Guinness proxima morientis ori.
tunc cantabunt letius angelorum chori:
"Sit Deus propitius huic potatori."
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You'll need to ask for a specific time and date. Knowing that they only work Mn n Thur I only gave two dates , no problem , first choice was a Monday at nine and that was what I got.
k440, something to do when you're pissed.
I have an appointment for 8.45am Monday morning so hopefully all will go smoothly. As I hold 2 passports I hope the renewal will be fine (have a letter from my employer and have held 2 for about 15 years now)
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
Agree about the auto-response emails - very oddly worded.
I replied advising them that I was free for an appointment at any time their suggested date. They replied asking me to give three times. I again advised them I could go at ANY TIME. Still, the reply, please choose three times. In the end I gave up and gave three times, one of which was accepted. The word thick comes to mind.
That said, once in the door, it's all pretty easy.
I replied advising them that I was free for an appointment at any time their suggested date. They replied asking me to give three times. I again advised them I could go at ANY TIME. Still, the reply, please choose three times. In the end I gave up and gave three times, one of which was accepted. The word thick comes to mind.
That said, once in the door, it's all pretty easy.
TheGrimReaper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:45 pmSlavedog, you do not belong on this forum as you talk too much sense.
They did check my docs at Phnom Penh tower, quite thoroughly. Particularly the photocopied passport, making sure that each and every page had been copied and was present.Jessb52 wrote:I don't think (and may be corrected here) that they check your docs...It's been a while since mine was done, but I just posted everything to Blighty and they checked there.
Maybe Horace/Slavedog have different and more up to date info.
I know it is still possible to send direct to the UK, by-passing Phnom Penh tower, but I couldn't see any advantage in doing this.
TheGrimReaper wrote: ↑Mon Sep 02, 2019 1:45 pmSlavedog, you do not belong on this forum as you talk too much sense.
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Passport security is getting quite serious now. I recently heard that Chuck Wow got his passport stolen by identity thieves.
But the good news is, they returned it as no one wanted to use it if it mean looking like him.
But the good news is, they returned it as no one wanted to use it if it mean looking like him.
My posts are just jokes, maybe they're rude, offensive, and politically incorrect. They're not my opinion, viewpoint, idea, or judgement, but they're just fucking jokes so lighten up.
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The alternative is to do it in the UK when you're there next. They have a same day service at loads of passport offices around the country for £98.
One catch though, if you are doing it for your kids then they only offer a one week guaranteed service then post it to your UK address recorded delivery.
One catch though, if you are doing it for your kids then they only offer a one week guaranteed service then post it to your UK address recorded delivery.
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A slightly exaggerated version of the hoops we must jump through...
Dear person in desperate need of a new passport,
Please provide 4 of the following 3 proofs,
* Proof that someone other than you cut your finger nails in the past week. (Note, biting does not count.)
* Proof you did not think during last Thursday. (Note, dreaming is allowed)
* Proof you have not been mistaken or misunderstood in the past year.
All proofs must be replicated 3 times in a colour 3D printer to a scale of 72.45% and bound together with a purple ribbon laced with fresh anticipation.
Applications can only be accepted when the moon and sun are both clearly visible at the same time.
Applications for an application can only be made via crystal ball. Only use a government authorised crystal ball.
When submitting your application you must approach the building from the left with your right trouser pocket turned inside-out.
When collecting your passport you must approach the building from the right with your left trouser pocket turned inside-out.
Failure to do so will invoke the security personnel to squeeze / prod your genitalia vigorously, regardless of marital status.
Direct eye contact is kept to a limit of 5 seconds, if you require more direct eye contact it can be pre-requested via completing form 2020c section 1.
Indirect eye contact can be pre-requested via completing form 2020c section 2, A mirror will be provided, there is no time limit for indirect eye contact.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes early you will be shot on site for being a fanatic, if you are late you will be pronounced legally dead and have to re-apply with the addition of a completed 69c form stating that you have not been recently resurrected.
If you are unable to attend in person, it is possible to hire the services of a freshly shaved dwarf, the freshly shaved dwarf will require 2 bowls of warm custard and a note from your mum.
If the experience of applying for a new passport has significantly aged you, you will have to reapply with new photos.
Best regards,
The Passport application people.
Dear person in desperate need of a new passport,
Please provide 4 of the following 3 proofs,
* Proof that someone other than you cut your finger nails in the past week. (Note, biting does not count.)
* Proof you did not think during last Thursday. (Note, dreaming is allowed)
* Proof you have not been mistaken or misunderstood in the past year.
All proofs must be replicated 3 times in a colour 3D printer to a scale of 72.45% and bound together with a purple ribbon laced with fresh anticipation.
Applications can only be accepted when the moon and sun are both clearly visible at the same time.
Applications for an application can only be made via crystal ball. Only use a government authorised crystal ball.
When submitting your application you must approach the building from the left with your right trouser pocket turned inside-out.
When collecting your passport you must approach the building from the right with your left trouser pocket turned inside-out.
Failure to do so will invoke the security personnel to squeeze / prod your genitalia vigorously, regardless of marital status.
Direct eye contact is kept to a limit of 5 seconds, if you require more direct eye contact it can be pre-requested via completing form 2020c section 1.
Indirect eye contact can be pre-requested via completing form 2020c section 2, A mirror will be provided, there is no time limit for indirect eye contact.
If you arrive more than 15 minutes early you will be shot on site for being a fanatic, if you are late you will be pronounced legally dead and have to re-apply with the addition of a completed 69c form stating that you have not been recently resurrected.
If you are unable to attend in person, it is possible to hire the services of a freshly shaved dwarf, the freshly shaved dwarf will require 2 bowls of warm custard and a note from your mum.
If the experience of applying for a new passport has significantly aged you, you will have to reapply with new photos.
Best regards,
The Passport application people.
starkmonster wrote:The alternative is to do it in the UK when you're there next. They have a same day service at loads of passport offices around the country for £98.
One catch though, if you are doing it for your kids then they only offer a one week guaranteed service then post it to your UK address recorded delivery.
I agree with starkmonster. If you can coincide a trip back to the uk it's so easy to do it there. I'm not sure his pricing is right. I did a three day turnaround one in the Durham office earlier this year and I think it was 104 quid. And it was a nice excuse to drive up to Durham again.
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Was a breeze over at the Freedom Filled US Embassy....... Few days, in and out, same as your mom.
Anyone who doesn't like Capitalism is a pathetic loser. God bless the USA and no place else.
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Half way through, attended my appointment, got my “proofs” (a letter from my bank and a letter from my employer) 2 proofs to be on the safe side.
It had been more than 7 years since I last visited PP and things have changed much, having no idea how long it would take to get to the correct place, I left with an hour and 15 in hand, arriving outside the building half an hour early. I had couple of strong coffees from a stall outside to use up the spare time. At the correct time I made my way inside and to the lifts (elevator for Americans), it was about this time the coffee kicked in, by the 3rd or 4th floor I was shaking like junky in withdrawal, I was not alone in the lift, I did try hard to look sane.
I went through security where they removed flammable and pointy things from me (cigarettes, lighter and keys), to which I was then pointed in the correct direction. I could not help but notice a 10ft by 1ft sign saying Australian visa application centre, crap this is not a good start, I need the UK version. Now trying hard to be timid I asked the receptionist if I was in the correct place. I acknowledged that I had an appointment and was told polity to sit and wait for my name to be called. The sound of someone nearby quietly pleading to the staff was a good distraction for the short time it took to be called.
Spot on time my name was called, if I was not married I would have to admit that she was extremely attractive. She polity took all the paperwork from me and with a smile she said in a perfect American accent that I could sit back down and relax while she processes my paperwork.
Sitting back down the surreal nature of being processed by someone with an American accent, in the Australian visa application centre, while hoping for a new British passport, started to make me feel far more comfortable. A brief time later I'm called again and handed a receipt, was told that they will be in contact as and when my passport is ready. I did ask if it was the same routine for collecting the passport, ie. Monday or Thursday mornings only, to which she said yes, again still smiling. I head back to security starting to feel better, collected my belongings and said something to the guard I hoped translated as “have you eaten rice yet uncle”, that was the first funny look anyone gave me. I make it to the lift, luckily alone this time, I started to look for the button ”G” for Ground floor, I came in on the ground floor and now really want to get back to the ground, shaking again and now my eyes are flicking everywhere looking for a “G”, being scared someone else might join me (I really don't want to scare anyone), I hit “1” thinking that I can find a stairwell or even open window to get back down to the ground.
Lift doors open and I sheepishly step out to thankfully see the ground at the same level as me. I exit the building with a big sigh of relief, I look up to clearly see both the Moon and Sun, With a beaming smile and a warm, comforting feeling I head back to my home and family on the other side of the country.
It had been more than 7 years since I last visited PP and things have changed much, having no idea how long it would take to get to the correct place, I left with an hour and 15 in hand, arriving outside the building half an hour early. I had couple of strong coffees from a stall outside to use up the spare time. At the correct time I made my way inside and to the lifts (elevator for Americans), it was about this time the coffee kicked in, by the 3rd or 4th floor I was shaking like junky in withdrawal, I was not alone in the lift, I did try hard to look sane.
I went through security where they removed flammable and pointy things from me (cigarettes, lighter and keys), to which I was then pointed in the correct direction. I could not help but notice a 10ft by 1ft sign saying Australian visa application centre, crap this is not a good start, I need the UK version. Now trying hard to be timid I asked the receptionist if I was in the correct place. I acknowledged that I had an appointment and was told polity to sit and wait for my name to be called. The sound of someone nearby quietly pleading to the staff was a good distraction for the short time it took to be called.
Spot on time my name was called, if I was not married I would have to admit that she was extremely attractive. She polity took all the paperwork from me and with a smile she said in a perfect American accent that I could sit back down and relax while she processes my paperwork.
Sitting back down the surreal nature of being processed by someone with an American accent, in the Australian visa application centre, while hoping for a new British passport, started to make me feel far more comfortable. A brief time later I'm called again and handed a receipt, was told that they will be in contact as and when my passport is ready. I did ask if it was the same routine for collecting the passport, ie. Monday or Thursday mornings only, to which she said yes, again still smiling. I head back to security starting to feel better, collected my belongings and said something to the guard I hoped translated as “have you eaten rice yet uncle”, that was the first funny look anyone gave me. I make it to the lift, luckily alone this time, I started to look for the button ”G” for Ground floor, I came in on the ground floor and now really want to get back to the ground, shaking again and now my eyes are flicking everywhere looking for a “G”, being scared someone else might join me (I really don't want to scare anyone), I hit “1” thinking that I can find a stairwell or even open window to get back down to the ground.
Lift doors open and I sheepishly step out to thankfully see the ground at the same level as me. I exit the building with a big sigh of relief, I look up to clearly see both the Moon and Sun, With a beaming smile and a warm, comforting feeling I head back to my home and family on the other side of the country.
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Just went through all this rigmarole today getting my daughter a UK passport renewal
As someone said earlier, once you get to talk to someone its actually fairly painless. But the appointment email thing is odd, then when you get there and half the people (Aussies) have to take a number and wait to be called, and the other half (British) don’t. All a bit confusing as there is no signs or explanation to what's the process.
But at the end of the day, it does work quite well once you know whats happening.
Also, there is definitely higher than average attractive girls in the office all applying for passports/visa. Quite a few are "cheggers" but that aside, there's a lot of pleasant eye candy to look at while you're waiting.
As someone said earlier, once you get to talk to someone its actually fairly painless. But the appointment email thing is odd, then when you get there and half the people (Aussies) have to take a number and wait to be called, and the other half (British) don’t. All a bit confusing as there is no signs or explanation to what's the process.
But at the end of the day, it does work quite well once you know whats happening.
Also, there is definitely higher than average attractive girls in the office all applying for passports/visa. Quite a few are "cheggers" but that aside, there's a lot of pleasant eye candy to look at while you're waiting.
My posts are just jokes, maybe they're rude, offensive, and politically incorrect. They're not my opinion, viewpoint, idea, or judgement, but they're just fucking jokes so lighten up.
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OK so at last... sorted, shiny new passport. WTF is this.. It has pictures on each f****ng page, pictures of dead people and statues...It looks like frigging money(actually it looks like every design for UK banknotes that they denied), tipping into hipster alert, it now only needs a beard... my thoughts were not alone, as when I then had to made a visa run to Thailand afterwards, the Thai authorities asked, very politely “Where the f**k do I stamp it.. my answer, a rough translation would be “anywhere brother, not my fault”
One point of many, is at least now the passport doesn’t have an obvious big f**ng antenna built in (they probably made it so small we can't see it). But it does say European Union.. I seriously doubt that..
My utmost compliments to the Liverpool people that printed my passport, After 3 weeks waiting I got a little nervous, so I filled in the form found here:
https://passportofficeforms.service.gov ... ation.ofml
(if you don't have a bar-code number fill it with zeros and tell them in the comment / notes section “I don't have one, because I submitted your application through the visa application centre from a pdf I found on the internet”)
2 hours later
I had and Email describe when they received and accepted my application and when my passport was printed... Awesome. (yes I did just use that word.)
You don't need an appointment to go and get your passport and the hours are extended to 4.pm, but only still only Monday or Thursday. You will be told (via email in my case) once the passport has arrived.
Like everyone else I have to agree, once you have submitted your application everything becomes far more normal / human.
As I don't live in Phnom Penh, I found the moto / tuk-tuk mafia at the bus station was very disappointing...(it was like a rusty I-beam up the butt).. I have to agree that here in koh kong most people get screwed with transportation at the border, but just, not as roughly..
A very big thank you to the Phnom Penh immigration police, I'm sadly not willing to go into fine details, but to be clear, as of before today, overstay is now $10 a day, an overstay of under 30 days is minor(ish) offence (still classed as more offensive with the number of days) and can be sorted with cash at a border (be polite!!) but no need for handcuffs, over 30 days involves leaving the country and probably a photo posted on K440.
2 bureaucratically enforced “getting out more trips” although bloody expensive, was an eye opener. By the end of the second trip... Phnom Penh, I quite liked you.... I couldn't live there, but happy to visit again.
One point of many, is at least now the passport doesn’t have an obvious big f**ng antenna built in (they probably made it so small we can't see it). But it does say European Union.. I seriously doubt that..
My utmost compliments to the Liverpool people that printed my passport, After 3 weeks waiting I got a little nervous, so I filled in the form found here:
https://passportofficeforms.service.gov ... ation.ofml
(if you don't have a bar-code number fill it with zeros and tell them in the comment / notes section “I don't have one, because I submitted your application through the visa application centre from a pdf I found on the internet”)
2 hours later
I had and Email describe when they received and accepted my application and when my passport was printed... Awesome. (yes I did just use that word.)
You don't need an appointment to go and get your passport and the hours are extended to 4.pm, but only still only Monday or Thursday. You will be told (via email in my case) once the passport has arrived.
Like everyone else I have to agree, once you have submitted your application everything becomes far more normal / human.
As I don't live in Phnom Penh, I found the moto / tuk-tuk mafia at the bus station was very disappointing...(it was like a rusty I-beam up the butt).. I have to agree that here in koh kong most people get screwed with transportation at the border, but just, not as roughly..
A very big thank you to the Phnom Penh immigration police, I'm sadly not willing to go into fine details, but to be clear, as of before today, overstay is now $10 a day, an overstay of under 30 days is minor(ish) offence (still classed as more offensive with the number of days) and can be sorted with cash at a border (be polite!!) but no need for handcuffs, over 30 days involves leaving the country and probably a photo posted on K440.
2 bureaucratically enforced “getting out more trips” although bloody expensive, was an eye opener. By the end of the second trip... Phnom Penh, I quite liked you.... I couldn't live there, but happy to visit again.
...Always in my humble opinion...
I love all people, I just don't like them near me.
I love all people, I just don't like them near me.
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