PASSPORT - worried

[cassia]

My passport got water damage months ago but i never thought anything of it, when i went into the post office i just casually asked if it would be ok to fly with they have said its a risk in the airport because the laminate page is came off slightly and they have gone really strict with it.

So i decided i will pay for a new one but i go in 3 weeks, and i cant send it until the beginning of next week so i decided to pay extra for the one week fast track but people have me worried incase it takes longer than a week? but surely if i am paying the extra to get it within a week i should have it then??

Can anyone assure me i would get it within a week or is there still chance it will be late when i pay the extra for the fast track on week service?

Thanks
Cass

[DIANE C]

Hi I just renewed my daughters passport and it only took a week. I only sent it secure post as well which cost me a £5 posted it one friday and was delivered the following friday!! Hope this puts your mind at ease.


Diane C

[tamii]

as long as all the info is correct you will be fine. I recommend using the PO check and send service. They will be able to ensure that all your documentation is correct, your photos are acceptable and that all the necessary documentation is correct. Only hold-ups is normally when some of this info is wrong or missing and they have to write to you - this holds up the process and your application is NOT kept at the start of the queue.

writing from experience

[cassia]

Thankyou,

I am doing the post office check and send service anyway theres no way i am risking them sending it back

Cass

[sarah1]

Noticed you're from Liverpool. Any chance that you could make an appointment at the passport office,and go personally. You should get it there and then. Whatever you do, hope you sort it out and have a fab holiday.

[Katiehutchinson_1991]

we did the fast track system a couple of years ago and it came in 7 days
hopefully you will be ok
xxxx

[skilly]

I know someone who recently got a new passport on the same day. Theirs was water damaged & they went to liverpool and got it no probs.
I think they actually made n appt and got it that same day. they got it on a Thursday & flew on the Saturday.

[cassia]

Oh wow thanks guys i never knew i could get one the same day, i know you can with renewals but never thought you could with damaged.
If anybody knows the number i call to make an appointment that would be great thanks again


Cass

[tamii]

have a look at this link. it gives you all the options available to you, contact numbers etc.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTr ... /DG_174149