lucie1979 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Hi thereHas anyone been able to turn up at the London passport office and obtain an appointment on the day for a first child passport? The official line is that you need to have a pre-booked appointment, but I've previously heard that sometimes you can get seen on the day if you doorstep them....although this may be wishful thinking!Thanks! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25731-urgent-child-passport-advice/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjam Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Oh God, this brings back horrible memories of a couple of years ago, when we discovered we hadn't renewed our daughter's passport before our holiday and we were flying on the Monday (this was the Sunday)... I think my husband ended up having to go to the Peterborough office at the crack of dawn to get a same-day appointment, with our daughter tagging along, as there were no London appointments available. I have blocked out the memory as it was all so traumatic - I had to fly out with my other daughter while they were doing this, and they had to get a later flight. Needless to say, our daughter thought it was all a tremendous adventure, whereas my husband and I were gibbering wrecks and many hundreds of pounds lighter by the time we'd been reunited abroad.Sorry, not sure this is very useful for you! I did manage to speak to a very helpful guy at the passport office who talked me calmly through all the options as I wept down the phone. They might be able to advise you of the wisdom or otherwise of rocking up without an appointment. All I can say is GOOD LUCK! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/25731-urgent-child-passport-advice/#findComment-578388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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