Passport Applications

[mothernature]

Some advice.

If you are about to renew your passport please take care with your photographs.

The Identity and Passport Service are now very particular with photos specifications.

I was fortunate to use the CO-OP Chemist on Lordship Lane for ours.Various photos were rejected twice and the CO-OP did them again at no charge.But the delays caused by the rejected applications due to the photos was becoming a concern.

It sounds simple but approach with caution.

If you are renewing your passport I would recommend using the Post Office Check & Send service that costs ?8 in addition to the ?77.50 Passport fee.The Post Office will advise you on the spot regarding your photograph rather than the delays with IPS rejecting it.

The ?8 is money well spent to avoid the frustration of rejections.

If you are applying direct to IPS for a first time passport or for a child under 16 please ensure you have plenty of time prior to your intended departure date.

MN

[Cassius]

Thanks for the advice.

[mothernature]

No I do not work at the IPS.Just trying to help.

[Sue]

My passport expired in December.

Can I still renew it, or do I have to make a completely fresh application?

Also, if I can renew it, can I wait till I'm actually going abroad or is there a time limit within which you have to renew?

Anyone know?

Edited to say: Gobsmacked at the fee :-S

[Bluerevolution]

Sue Wrote:

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> My passport expired in December.

>

> Can I still renew it, or do I have to make a

> completely fresh application?

>

> Also, if I can renew it, can I wait till I'm

> actually going abroad or is there a time limit

> within which you have to renew?

>

> Anyone know?

>

> Edited to say: Gobsmacked at the fee :-S

http://www.britishpassportuk.co.uk/

At least you shouldn't have to go for an interview. I did last month, adds 4 weeks at least to getting one. At least the London office is at Elephant

[Loz]

That link is for a private 'advice' company, charging ?1.50 a minute. Avoid. I'd go straight to the IPS website for info:

IPS Passport Website

If you are after the latest photo guidelines, PDF is available here

[jaybee82]

Do you reckon this bloke was denied a passport? Cant think why...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8604663.stm

[DrDom]

do you still have to send your old passport back when renewing?? thanks.